SEAGULL ACADEMY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SAIL)

Seagull Academy for Independent Living (SAIL) is a charter school in contract with the Palm Beach County School District designed to meet the individual learning needs of students with developmental challenges and learning disabilities .

SAIL offers innovative programs and a curriculum that targets students 12-22 years of age who are at risk of dropping out or not succeeding in typical public middle and high schools.

The Mission

SAIL's mission is to provide multi-sensory individualized programs designed to successfully transition its students from high school to employment and independent living.

SAIL's innovative programs encourage:

•Self-reliance/determination
•Economic independence
•Positive family involvement
•Well adjusted and productive citizens

SAIL's curriculum strives to:

• Improve student learning
• Increase learning opportunities
• Encourage the use of different and innovative learning methods

SAIL's instructional methods include:

• Direct, individualized instruction
• Proactive/Interactive use of technology
• Behavior modification techniques
• Community-based instruction and vocational training

Outcomes for students at SAIL include:

• Successful mastery of individual goals/objectives
• Graduation with a Palm Beach County high school special diploma
• Successful transitioning from high school to employment and independent living.

"SAIL is an important example of recognizing students in need and offering them an option for success."
Christine Farley, Director of Education, and Seagull Industries for the Disabled's Board of Directors' appointee to serve as principal contact for parents, family members, and guardians in terms of all school related activities, and Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc.