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Admissions Process
Step 1 - School Information Session
Interested parents should attend a school information session. Information sessions are held monthly and listed under calendar events. There is also a recorded video below of the presentation.
STEP 2 - APPLICATION
Download the application and return to Maverick Learning Center.
StEP 3 - GATHER AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Complete an authorization for exchange of information form. Submit the following information:
- Copies of recent academic records/current transcript
- Copies of special education assessments (IEPs/504 plans/Psychoeducational assessment)
- Progress notes from therapy providers (Speech/OT/ABA)
- Student work samples
Provide as many as possible in order for MLC to get a comprehensive idea of your student and their needs.
STEP 4 - PARENT & STUDENT INTERVIEW
A parent and student interview will be conducted with the MLC director and potential teacher. This interview allows families to learn more about Maverick Learning Center, ask questions, and determine whether the school is a good fit for their child.
STEP 5 - ENROLLMENT
The family will be notified of acceptance and will need to submit enrollment paperwork with a non-refundable deposit.
STEP 6 - SHARE THE GOOD NEWS
Share the good news, you are enrolled in the inaugural class at Maverick Learning Center!
*Maverick Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
MLC Staff
Andrea Birch grades k-2
cahoon family - founders
Andrea Birch grades k-2
Andrea Birch is a special education teacher out of Richmond, VA, however, she is not new to the area. She grew up in Virginia Beach with her family and attended local schools including Catholic High School. She continued her education at Radford University where she pursued her degree in special education concentrating in High Incidence D
Andrea Birch is a special education teacher out of Richmond, VA, however, she is not new to the area. She grew up in Virginia Beach with her family and attended local schools including Catholic High School. She continued her education at Radford University where she pursued her degree in special education concentrating in High Incidence Disabilities. She met her husband, Jeff, during Undergrad and they moved to Richmond where she acquired her M. Ed. in Severe Disabilities at VCU. During this program she had the privilege of working in several institutes for students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities including the Faison School for Autism which provides intensive ABA therapy interventions for students with Autism who may not otherwise learn and grow within the public school setting. Most recently Andrea has work as an Exceptional Education teacher in Henrico County within their Social Integrated Services program where she worked with students on and off the spectrum in the K-2 grade levels, towards goals associated with speech, communication and academics. Currently, Andrea lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and daughters, one of which has presented with special needs associated with communication. It is her goal to provide students with the education and support they need for success and the best quality of life.
Amanda sacco grades 3-5
cahoon family - founders
Andrea Birch grades k-2
Hello! My name is Amanda Sacco and I am excited to be part of this amazing team here at Maverick Learning Center. I am an ODU Alumni and have been working as an Elementary Special Education Teacher locally the past 3 years. I am originally from upstate New York and moved to Virginia Beach about 13 years ago. My fiance and I have 2 beaut
Hello! My name is Amanda Sacco and I am excited to be part of this amazing team here at Maverick Learning Center. I am an ODU Alumni and have been working as an Elementary Special Education Teacher locally the past 3 years. I am originally from upstate New York and moved to Virginia Beach about 13 years ago. My fiance and I have 2 beautiful children Corbin and Kenslee who are 10 and 7 years old. I knew from a young age I wanted to be a teacher, my mom is now a retired Special Education Teacher and somehow I knew it was my calling. When my son was 1 year old, he started Early Intervention Services and I think that really began my passion for working with students that have Autism. He was later diagnosed with Autism and is now thriving as he enters middle school this upcoming school year. In my free time I enjoy being at the beach, crafting, and spending time with my family. I love sunflowers, coffee, sushi, and summer.
cahoon family - founders
cahoon family - founders
cahoon family - founders
We created MLC out of necessity and quickly realized that we were not alone in the need for an inclusive educational program in Virginia Beach. The past months have been spent in many meetings and conversations with educators, administrators, therapy providers, and parents to make sure that MLC is as close to perfect as we can make it.
We created MLC out of necessity and quickly realized that we were not alone in the need for an inclusive educational program in Virginia Beach. The past months have been spent in many meetings and conversations with educators, administrators, therapy providers, and parents to make sure that MLC is as close to perfect as we can make it. We are born and raised residents of Virginia Beach and it feels great to give back to a community we love. Josh and Maegan Cahoon have three boys, Gavin (17), Jax (10), and Maverick (7).