No, the Fostering Leadership Academy is open to all pupils in the state of Michigan who meet the admission policy standards. FLA will enroll a maximum of 75 students for the 2021-2022 school year with a goal of an equally distributed population in each of the grades: 4th-8th. Enrollment will be conducted on a first come, first served basis.

Yes.

FLA is a true trauma-informed education center. While traditional school settings work for most students, it does not work for students who’ve endured various forms of trauma including abuse and neglect, homelessness, substance abuse, and losing a parent. Trauma transforms a child physically, mentally and emotionally, making blanket education difficult to succeed in. At FLA, each student receives an individually crafted education plan that works for them. Students have on-site support of teachers, case workers, and therapists.

FLA has plans to expand to additional grades in the upcoming years to be a K-8 school.

No. FLA will be able to assist households who may need additional support with school appropriate clothing.

Yes, FLA will provide ample opportunity for students to participate and actively engage in after-school activities, clubs and sports.