New Leaf Academy
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| Type | Private therapeutic boarding school |
| Opened | 1997 |
| NCES School ID | A9903539[1] |
| Executive Director | Craig Christiansen |
| Gender | All-girls |
| Age range | 10 - 14 at time of enrollment |
| Enrollment | 16[1] |
| Accreditations | NWAC, CARF |
| Website | www |
New Leaf Academy is a private therapeutic boarding school in Bend, Oregon, enrolling girls ages 10 to 15.[2] The school is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. It is a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).[3]
In recent years, New Leaf Academy and its former North Carolina location have faced allegations of corporate misconduct and abuse of power.[4] In addition, former students have come forward with allegations of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of employees.[5]
History
[edit]New Leaf Academy of Oregon was founded in 1997 by Craig and Christy Christiansen.[3][6] In 2004, it was acquired by Aspen Education Group, which operated the school until 2011.[6] In March 2011, Aspen announced that it was restructuring and would close New Leaf Academy of Oregon as well as other schools and programs.[7] In June 2011, it was announced that the school's original owners, Craig and Christy Christiansen, were acquiring the school from Aspen and assuming responsibility for its continuing operation.[6]
North Carolina campus
[edit]A Hendersonville, North Carolina campus of New Leaf Academy was established in 2005 and operated until June 2010.[8][9][10] Aspen announced that The Talisman School would open on its campus in August 2010 to enroll youth with Asperger's and other autism spectrum disorders.[10] New Leaf's North Carolina director, Cat Jennings, planned to become head of Lake House Academy.[10] Twenty-seven students remaining at New Leaf were to be sent to New Leaf in Oregon and to Aspen's Bromley Brook School in Vermont.[10] In March 2011, Aspen announced that it was restructuring and would close New Leaf Academy in Oregon as well as Bromley Brook School in Vermont and other programs.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for New Leaf Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "Oregon campus on Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps.
- ^ a b "2011 NATSAP Directory" (PDF). National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs website. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ "HEAL REPORT: NEW LEAF ACADEMY" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "I Survived New Leaf Academy". Tumblr. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c O'Kelley, Robbi (June 13, 2011). "New Leaf Academy To Remain Open". www.strugglingteens.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Herschman, Phil (March 24, 2011). "Aspen Education Group To Restructure Programs". www.strugglingteens.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.Aspen Education Group To Restructure Programs, Aspen Education Group press release, published on Woodbury Reports website, March 24, 2011.
- ^ Thomas, Croke. "New Leaf Academy -- North Carolina". www.familylight.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Croke, Thomas (May 2010). "Enough, Already! -- Aspen Again". Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Aspen Education Group Announces Program Conversion, Will Open Talisman School in August 2010". May 17, 2010. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
External links
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- Private high schools in Oregon
- Private middle schools in Oregon
- 1997 establishments in Oregon
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