Academic Excellence

Cascade Lodge blends academic rigor with compassionate, individualized instruction.

Cognia Accredited

Innovative Teacher Instruction

Executive Functioning Training

Vocational Training

Therapeutic Supports

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A School Model Built for Growth

Cognia-accredited academics integrated with therapy, ensuring transferable credits, steady skill growth, and a normalized classroom experience.

Integrated Academic & Therapeutic Model

Personalized, Cognia-accredited academics aligned with treatment to keep students on track for graduation.

Home-state aligned plans so credits transfer seamlessly toward graduation

Small classes (1:1–1:10) taught by licensed/certified teachers with mentor support

12-month schedule & block scheduling for credit recovery, catch-up, or early graduation

Normalized classroom + individualized work, blending small-group instruction with customized goals

Teacher–therapist collaboration to align coursework with each student’s clinical and life-skills plan

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Support & Accommodations with Measured Progress

IEP/504 ready, RTI-driven, and ADA-accessible with clear, consistent communication to families

IEP/504 accommodations for ASD, ADD/ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and processing differences

RTI screening (i-Ready, Woodcock-Johnson IV) informs targeted math/reading/behavior interventions

Flexible assessments (tests, projects, presentations, or verbal checks) to demonstrate mastery

Monthly progress reports; Academic Director participates in weekly Treatment Team meetings

Assistive tech & ADA access (laptops/Chromebooks, headphones) on a fully accessible campus

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Therapeutic Methods That Build Confidence

ERP and Recreation Therapy work hand-in-hand to reduce anxiety and grow self-efficacy

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) in classrooms to gradually reduce anxiety triggers

Recreation Therapy “clubs” + 8-week “sequences” culminating in a capstone experience

Self-efficacy focus tracked with the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) and clinical measures

PE/Cardio for all plus weekly community/outdoor activities to reinforce skills experientially

Proven outcomes: near-universal return to high school or direct college entry; diplomas awarded to seniors

Recreation Therapy & ERP

"Our goal is simple: reduce school-related anxiety, build self-efficacy, and keep each student on a clear path to graduation."

Travis Dunbar - M.Ed., CAGSEDUD

Cascade Lodge Academics Director

Accreditation & Graduation Pathways

Transferable credits, Cognia accreditation, and alignment to each student’s home-state requirements.

Cascade Lodge is a Cognia-accredited junior high and high school. Our curriculum maps to Utah State standards while aligning each student’s plan to their home-state graduation requirements, so credits transfer smoothly. Seniors can earn a Cascade Lodge diploma, and our 12-month schedule supports credit recovery, staying on track, or early completion. Small-group instruction is combined with independent study to provide a normalized classroom experience with individualized goals.

Cognia Accreditation

Cascade Lodge is a Cognia-accredited junior high and high school, ensuring rigorous quality standards and broad credit recognition across states.

Home-State Aligned Graduation Plans

Each student’s coursework maps to their home-state requirements so credits transfer smoothly and graduation stays on track.

Diploma Pathway for Seniors

Eligible seniors can earn a Cascade Lodge diploma, supporting college admissions, trade programs, and workforce readiness.

12-Month Schedule & Block Structure

Year-round terms and block scheduling enable credit recovery, steady progress, and flexible pacing during treatment.

Blended Instruction, Real Momentum

Small-group classes plus independent study deliver a normalized classroom experience with individualized goals and support.

Student Support & Learning Experience

IEP/504-aligned instruction, RTI data, ERP-informed classrooms, and a blended course model

At Cascade Lodge, academics and therapy work together across the school day. We serve high achievers and students with learning differences through small classes, individualized plans, and data-driven supports.

Who We Serve

Support for ASD, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and processing and learning differences, with sensory-aware strategies, executive-function coaching, and mentor reinforcement.

IEP/504 & RTI in Action

We honor existing plans and use i-Ready and Woodcock-Johnson IV to target math/reading/behavior interventions and adjust supports quickly.

Therapeutic Classroom

Teachers use ERP strategies and mindfulness to lower avoidance, offer flexible assessments (tests, projects, presentations, verbal), and show true mastery.

Blended Courses & Enrichment

Small-group instruction plus independent study across English, Math, Science, Social Studies, with Art, P.E., Service Projects, and vocational options (cooking, gardening).

Communication & Consistency

Monthly parent reports, Academic Director in weekly Treatment Team meetings, and steady check-ins keep goals aligned and motivation high.

Movement & Daily Rhythm

Daily physical activity and a predictable school schedule that reduce anxiety, build self-efficacy, and keep students on track for graduation.

At Cascade Lodge, movement is part of the treatment plan. Required PE/Cardio, structured recreation, and a consistent daily rhythm help students regulate, focus, and make steady academic progress across a full 12-month calendar.

Daily PE/Cardio

Every student participates in PE or Cardio led by our PE teacher (exception: Cross-Country Team), reinforcing stamina, stress reduction, and healthy routines.

Weekly Recreation & Off-Campus Activities

Planned outdoor recreation experiences connect classroom skills to real-world settings and keep energy positive.

Year-Round Academic Calendar

A 12-month schedule with two regular semesters plus a summer session enables credit recovery, steady pacing, and on-time graduation.

Consistent School Day

Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. provides predictable structure that lowers school-related anxiety and supports executive functioning.

Advisory & Community Service

Weekly advisory meetings keep grades and assignments on track; biweekly community service offers elective credit and purpose through giving back.

Meet the Instructors

Licensed, experienced teachers who blend academic rigor with therapeutic support.

TRAVIS DUNBAR

Acadamic Director

Our instructors at Cascade Lodge are licensed or certified in their subject areas and trained to teach within a therapeutic school model. With small classes (1:1–1:10), they personalize learning, coordinate IEP/504 accommodations, and collaborate daily with therapists and mentors. Using ERP-informed strategies, flexible assessments, and clear goals aligned to each student’s home-state graduation requirements, they help boys reduce school-related anxiety, build confidence, and make steady academic progress in our Cognia-accredited program.

Jacob Cooley

Science Instructor

Cory Swenson

History Instructor

Michael Rowley

Math Instructor

Ben Lasset

PE & Art Instructor

Kaitlyn Dupaix

English Instructor

Accessibility & Student Services

ADA-compliant campus, assistive technology, defined instructional/counseling minutes, and on-demand specialized services aligned to each student’s IEP/504.

Assurances

ADA-compliant campus & classrooms with accessible routes and spaces

Assistive technology: laptops/Chromebooks, headphones, calculators

IEP/504 implementation with due-process safeguards and documentation

Teacher–therapist coordination to deliver accommodations in class

Instructional & Counseling

Instructional time: Minimum 6 hours daily

Specially designed social skills instruction: Minimum 1 hour weekly

Core delivery: Small-group instruction + independent study aligned to Utah State Standards

Platforms & materials: BYU Online and Canvas courses, plus modified curriculum to meet Utah standards

Staffing & Service

On-staff (current):

Special Education Teacher: 1

Counseling: 1

Health/Nursing: 1

Adaptive Physical Education: 1

Available via contracted providers as prescribed by IEP:

Speech/Language • Audiology • Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy • Orientation/Mobility • Interpreting services

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