NERC
Linkedin-in Instagram Facebook-f Youtube
Donate
PROGRAM OF THE
Neurodiversity Education Research Center
Schedule Tour
Apply Now
PROGRAM OF THE
Neurodiversity Education Research Center

We Understand Your Child Needs A Safe & Positive School

Your child can become a successful working adult. Feel more comfortable when your child is in a learning environment that supports their academic, physical, social, and emotional growth through teaching and learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Learn More
img-robo-competition
img-students-lego-map
img-student-teacher-workbench
img-parent-student
img-kids-getting-on-bus
img-parent-student-baloons
img-parent-teacher-embrace
img-student-lego-wheel
img-robo-competition-cheer
img-collage-bus-travel
img-collage-green-house
img-collage-special-olympics
img-collage-special-olympics-competition
img-collage-students

No Parent Should Have To Feel Frustrated with Their Child's School

We have developed a plan to support your child. Schedule a tour, and then submit an application. Next, your child will attend our school for a one-day visit to ensure they are happy. After that, we will work together to develop a learning plan that guides your child’s transition into adulthood and the workforce.
Learn How

Project SEARCH

Science Prep Academy has launched its Project SEARCH internship program in partnership with Banner Desert Medical Center and the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. The Project SEARCH program is an intensive work skills developmental program designed to facilitate a successful post-high school transition to the workforce for young autistic adults. This program provides a unique business-led, one-year employment preparation program that occurs entirely at the workplace.
Learn More
New

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
Come hang out online and get the inside scoop on what Project SEARCH and Grade 13 are all about! Join us virtually to learn more about the Project SEARCH Grade 13 Program through Science Prep Academy, hosted at Banner Desert Medical Center! During this interactive Open House, families, students, educators, and community partners will learn about our employment-focused program, internship rotations, workplace-readiness curriculum, eligibility and admissions process, and the supports available to help young adults with disabilities prepare for competitive employment. The event will include a program overview, current admissions information, and live Q&A with the Project SEARCH team. Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/1019Event

Come hang out online and get the inside scoop on what Project SEARCH and Grade 13 are all about!

Join us virtually to learn more about the Project SEARCH Grade 13 Program through Science Prep Academy, hosted at Banner Desert Medical Center!

During this interactive Open House, families, students, educators, and community partners will learn about our employment-focused program, internship rotations, workplace-readiness curriculum, eligibility and admissions process, and the supports available to help young adults with disabilities prepare for competitive employment.

The event will include a program overview, current admissions information, and live Q&A with the Project SEARCH team.

Register to attend: tinyurl.com/1019Event ... See MoreSee Less

Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD YOUR FUTURE? At Science Prep Academy, we believe our students deserve more than a diploma—they deserve the opportunity to build a career, gain independence, and discover what they’re capable of! Project SEARCH at Banner Desert Medical Center is a 9-month internship program designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are ready to experience the world of work. Students gain hands-on job experience, build workplace and independent-living skills, develop confidence, and explore career opportunities alongside professionals at one of Arizona’s leading healthcare systems. Students may gain experience in departments such as: • Culinary • Environmental Services • Guest Services • NICU • OB • Patient Transport • Supply Chain The ultimate goal: competitive employment and a successful transition into adult life! If you have a student who is 18–22 years old, completing their final year of high school, and ready to take that next step, Project SEARCH could be the opportunity they’ve been waiting for! Interested in learning more? Contact Project SEARCH Instructor Morgan Mathis-Smythe 480-801-7027 mmathis-smythe@sciprepacademy.com Your future starts with opportunity. Let’s get to work! #ProjectSEARCH #scienceprepacademy #bannerhealth #TransitiontoAdulthood #EmploymentSkills #neurodiversity #InclusiveEmployment #FutureReady #phoenix #Arizona

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD YOUR FUTURE?

At Science Prep Academy, we believe our students deserve more than a diploma—they deserve the opportunity to build a career, gain independence, and discover what they’re capable of!

Project SEARCH at Banner Desert Medical Center is a 9-month internship program designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are ready to experience the world of work.

Students gain hands-on job experience, build workplace and independent-living skills, develop confidence, and explore career opportunities alongside professionals at one of Arizona’s leading healthcare systems.

Students may gain experience in departments such as:
• Culinary
• Environmental Services
• Guest Services
• NICU
• OB
• Patient Transport
• Supply Chain

The ultimate goal: competitive employment and a successful transition into adult life!

If you have a student who is 18–22 years old, completing their final year of high school, and ready to take that next step, Project SEARCH could be the opportunity they’ve been waiting for!

Interested in learning more?
Contact Project SEARCH Instructor Morgan Mathis-Smythe
480-801-7027
mmathis-smythe@sciprepacademy.com

Your future starts with opportunity. Let’s get to work!

#ProjectSEARCH #scienceprepacademy #bannerhealth #TransitiontoAdulthood #EmploymentSkills #neurodiversity #InclusiveEmployment #FutureReady #phoenix #Arizona ... See MoreSee Less

Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
Science Prep Academy "Autistic Scholars"
Welcome to the first day of the 2026–2027 school year at Science Prep Academy! Today we welcomed both familiar faces and new students into our school family, and we couldnt be more excited for everything this year has in store. Heres to new friendships, new opportunities, and a year filled with learning, growth, and success. We cant wait to watch our students shine!!! Swipe through to see our students celebrating their First Day of School! #firstdayofschool #scienceprepacademy #BackToSchool #phoenix #Neurodiversity #specialeducation #ArizonaSchools #InclusiveEducation #ADHDSupport #ESA #phoenixschools

Welcome to the first day of the 2026–2027 school year at Science Prep Academy!

Today we welcomed both familiar faces and new students into our school family, and we couldn't be more excited for everything this year has in store.

Here's to new friendships, new opportunities, and a year filled with learning, growth, and success. We can't wait to watch our students shine!!!

Swipe through to see our students celebrating their First Day of School!

#firstdayofschool #scienceprepacademy #BackToSchool #phoenix #Neurodiversity #specialeducation #ArizonaSchools #InclusiveEducation #ADHDSupport #ESA #phoenixschools ... See MoreSee Less

Load more

Our Partners