BasePoint Academy Offers Academic Options for Students in Treatment
UT Charter School and BasePoint Academy Collaborate to Prioritize Mental Health and Academic Success
Supporting Students’ Mental Health & Education Journey Together
BasePoint Academy has partnered with the University of Texas Charter School (UT-UCS) to provide an educational environment tailored to the needs of students undergoing mental health treatment. This collaboration offers students a new academic option: the ability to enroll in UT Charter School during treatment. By aligning expert academic and therapeutic support, this partnership helps students stay on track academically while focusing on their mental well-being.
What Are the Benefits of the Partnership Between UT Charter School and BasePoint Academy?
The partnership between UT Charter School and BasePoint Academy brings together expert educational and therapeutic resources to support students’ mental health and academic progress. By providing trauma-informed, individualized education, UT-UCS’s experienced and specially certified teachers help students maintain focus on their well-being without falling behind in school. At the same time, BasePoint Academy’s holistic approach to adolescent mental health treatment ensures that families can prioritize both mental health and quality education. This collaboration offers flexible enrollment options, allowing families to choose the best educational path for their child’s unique needs, whether by staying in their current school or transferring to UT-UCS during treatment.
- Trauma-Informed Education: UT-UCS provides trauma-informed, individualized learning environments, supported by teachers with over 14 years of experience and certifications in special education and best practices.
- Holistic Care at BasePoint: BasePoint’s mission to deliver comprehensive adolescent mental health treatment now includes educational options, further ensuring families can prioritize mental health without compromising education.
- Flexibility for Families: Students can stay enrolled in their current school or transfer to UT-UCS, offering flexibility to tailor each student’s education based on their unique journey and needs.
“We’re excited to partner with BasePoint to ensure students keep up with their courses while also focusing on their mental health. Our trauma-informed teachers support their education so students stay on track, giving families peace of mind.”
-Melissa M. Chavez, Ph.D., Executive Director of The University of Texas Charter School System.
A University-Embedded Charter School System with Over 25 Years of Experience
UT Charter School has been an integral educational resource for over two decades, serving students in treatment centers across Texas with high-quality, trauma-informed education. As part of The University of Texas at Austin, UT-UCS draws on cutting-edge educational research to deliver individualized, supportive learning for vulnerable youth.
Noteworthy UT-UCS Statistics:
- 50,000+ Texas children served since 1998
- 175+ certified teachers and staff, trained in trauma-informed practices
- 25,000+ high school credits earned by students
- Partnerships with over 20 treatment and foster care centers statewide
Step-by-Step Guide to Enrollment in the Program:
Enrolling UT Charter School at BasePoint Academy is designed to be a smooth, supportive process, tailored to each student’s needs. This step-by-step guide outlines how families can choose the best educational path during treatment, receive comprehensive support throughout the program, and ensure a seamless transition after treatment. Here’s how it works:
- Enrollment Options: Families consult with BasePoint Academy to choose between remaining in their current school district or enrolling with UT Charter School.
- Integrated Support: Students receive personalized, trauma-informed education at the treatment facility, taught by a UT-UCS teacher
- Seamless Transition: After treatment, students can continue with UT-UCS’s online high school program to stay on track for graduation.
BasePoint Academy: Leaders in Teen and Adolescent Mental Health Care
BasePoint Academy is dedicated to providing specialized, evidence-based mental health treatment for adolescents ages 11-18. With a focus on Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), BasePoint ensures students receive holistic support that includes both therapeutic and academic resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students can either remain enrolled in their current school district or enroll in UT Charter School during treatment.
UT Charter School teachers have an average of 14+ years of teaching experience, with certifications in trauma-informed practices.
Yes, students can continue their education through UT Charter School’s online program after treatment.
