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. Students must be toilet trained as well as not exhibit physical aggression or elopement.
STEP 5 - sCHOOL TRIAL
We will schedule a few days for a trial at school. The student will attend school with peers to determine if they will be a good fit for our program. We invite ABA therapists to provide support if the student requires assistance.
STEP 6 - ENROLLENT
The family will be notified of acceptance and will need to submit enrollment paperwork with a non-refundable deposit.
*Maverick Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.
MLC Staff
Brian McLain
cahoon family - founders
Brian McLain
Amanda sacco
cahoon family - founders
Brian McLain
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).