SER YouthBuild Learning Academy in Detroit, Michigan
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy matches students with a full service special educational provider to meet their academic and support service needs.
Exceptional Learners will be provided with a complete advocacy program including assistance from school psycholgoists and social workers, occupational therapists, physical thearpists, speech therapists, and other related service providers to ensure that they have every resources necesssary to reach their maximum educational and professional potential.
Available services include:
- IEPs
- Speech Therapy
- Language Learning Assistance
- Occupational Therapy
- Social and Emotional Support
- Additional services as needed.
Each service is provided under the guidance of certified Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, School Psychologists, and Speech and Language Pathologists.
Students receive services based on the needs outlined in their IEP which is updated yearly.
For more information about how SER YouthBuild Learning Academy can meet your student where they are and serve their academic and support service needs, please call (313) 827-9680.
Enrolled youth are eligible to receive support services, stipends, and incentives as they complete courses, as part of the “Earn as you Learn” program.
For the exceptional learners who choose to complete their High School Degree, a self-paced program is available with earn as you learn incentive provided per each half (1/2) credit completed. Additional incentive details available upon request.
Need a job while you work on your education? No problem. We’ll help.
Ask about YouthBuild, Career Coaching, or in-house construction credentials and technology services available at both of our locations.
SER Learning Academy also offers work-based learning positions, work readiness programs, and resume creation assistance.
Don’t let other obstacles get in your way.
If it’s been a while since you’ve sat in a classroom and need a tutor, we can help. We’re also ready to assist with support services including: housing referrals, assistance with transportation, food, clothing resources, and financial coaching.
We want you to have everything you need to succeed. Will you let us help?
How does attendance work?
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy are chartered by Detroit Public schools. We are the only online learning lab / alternative credit recovery program structured like this in Metro Detroit.
Attendance is mandatory. Classes begin at 9:00am and are held every weekday, Monday through Friday.
Where are your High School Diploma Completion locations?
Both of our campuses house the High School Diploma completion programs.
Details for each campus, including the address and contact information, are listed below.
When is the first day of school?
Tuesday, September 3th, 2024 – Classes begin at 9:00am!
Is this a virtual program?
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy is not fully virtual, but is structured in an alternative education/learning lab format.
We believe you achieve your goals most efficiently through in-person classes with support and flexible instruction. Daily attendance is mandatory and the academy calendar is structure as regular semesters.
However; you will be able to complete classes faster by working on your coursework at-home, online. Students are not limited to classroom access to the APEX system.
Technology will be available for those individuals that may need it through the Lending Library.
Are you on social media?
Yes! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Can you help with transportation and/or childcare?
We’re so glad you asked. Please reach out to your SER YouthBuild Learning Academy contact (or use our general information listed below) to find out if you are eligible to receive daily or weekly bus tickets. We’ll also help you come up with a plan for reliable childcare and have a variety of resources to offer that you may not be familiar with yet. We are ready to help!