Cumberland Academy of Georgia began with the need of a mother of an Asperger’s Syndrome child to find an appropriate school for her son. Left without options, this mother began a school to help children with high- functioning Autism as well as ADD, ADHD and other learning differences. From the desire to help other families, Cumberland was founded. For the past eight years, Cumberland has attracted students from all over Atlanta and the surrounding counties. Most students study college prep academics while some follow a career/vocational track. In addition to academics, Cumberland is unique by integrating social and life skills into students’ schedules. Students learn how to interpret social cues and demonstrate appropriate social pragmatics, as well as practice social skills through teacher and counselor instruction.
While at Cumberland, students enjoy art, physical education, music therapy, experiential outings & overnight field trips, social classes, speech classes and life skills such as Young Chefs class. Students are encouraged to participate in after-school sports and activities. Cumberland has cheerleaders, basketball players, track stars and cross country participants. Many of these students have never participated in a sport before coming to Cumberland!
Cumberland Academy of Georgia is fully accredited by one of the more rigorous accreditation organizations, SACS CASI. Teachers utilize the Georgia Performance Standards Common Core as the basis for the curriculum.
“My son loves Cumberland Academy of Georgia. We moved from out of state so he could attend this amazing and supportive school. The teachers get to know their students well and teach to their learning styles. My son also takes part in a lot of the sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. After years of fighting school systems for an appropriate education for my son, we have finally found it at Cumberland.”
-From JS, parent of Cumberland student
Quick Facts
- Cumberland is an independent, non-profit school for students with academic and social differences in grades 4-12 and post graduate.
- Students are children with high functioning Autism, Asperger’s, ADD, ADHD and other learning differences.
- Accreditation is with SACS CASI and GAC. Additionally, Cumberland holds a GISA, AAAIS, GAPSEC, AAC, and APAC Membership.
- All teachers are Special Education credentialed. Several teachers have advanced degrees and training
- All classes follow the Core Curriculum/Georgia Performance Standards with a low student to teacher ratio.
- Cumberland offers a dual enrollment program with Georgia Perimeter College as well as post graduate studies.
- Most of our students learn academics at grade level or above. Students below grade level are able to achieve the highest performance with our specialized curriculum.
- Social skills and life skills are an integral part of the curriculum.
- Students are encouraged to compete in varsity or junior varsity sports which include: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Track and Volleyball.
- Other after school programs include: Chess Club, Screen Free Game Club, Tae Kwon Do, Bowling, Extended Day Program and Girl Talk, our socially based club for girls.
- Cumberland is SB10 and GOAL approved.
- Masters in Special Education Program Guide named Cumberland one of the top 50 schools for students with special needs in the United States.
Cumberland Academy of Georgia does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender identity, veteran status, sex, age, or sexual orientation in employment, admission of students, or in providing its services in any manner. Cumberland Academy of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
