Business Details
30 Years
experience
Specialized Education Programs for Students with Disabilities
East End Academy has been dedicated to transforming the lives of students with disabilities and at-risk youth since 1996. Our mission focuses on providing comprehensive educational and mental health services that empower students to achieve academic success and personal growth. With two licensed locations in Newport News and Norfolk, Virginia, we offer personalized behavioral and academic interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of K-12 students with serious emotional disabilities. Our team of highly trained educators, clinicians, and support staff work collaboratively with school districts to deliver structured programs that emphasize small class sizes and individualized instruction. Accredited by Medicaid and regulated by the Virginia State Department of Education, we maintain rigorous standards to ensure quality care.Our founder, Ruby Eley, brings over 18 years of specialized experience in emotional and behavioral disorders to our programs. We follow the Newport News school calendar and provide both day treatment services and after-school components to support holistic development. Our commitment to excellence extends to partnerships with families and communities to foster long-term student success. By bridging educational and therapeutic needs in one setting, we create pathways for students to reintegrate into traditional school environments. This integrated approach has established us as a trusted resource for special needs education in southeastern Virginia.
Services
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
After School Program
Summer School Program
Day Treatment
Therapeutic Day Treatment
Clinical Programs
Personalized Behavioral Interventions
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have 28 years of specialized experience in emotional and behavioral disorder education since 1996
- Our programs combine small class sizes with individualized instruction for optimal learning
- We maintain Medicaid accreditation and Virginia state licensing for educational and clinical services
- Our integrated approach addresses both academic and mental health needs in one setting
- Founder Ruby Eley brings over 18 years of direct experience with special needs students
Associations and certifications
- Medicaid
Services
Elementary Education
Our elementary education program provides structured learning environments for K-5 students with emotional disabilities. Certified teachers deliver individualized instruction while implementing behavior-management strategies to support academic and social development. The curriculum aligns with state standards while accommodating individual learning needs through specialized teaching methods.
Secondary Education
Designed for grades 6-12, our secondary education program combines academic instruction with behavioral support. Courses prepare students for graduation while addressing emotional challenges through personalized learning plans. The program emphasizes skill development for successful reintegration into traditional school settings or post-secondary opportunities.
Day Treatment
Our day treatment program integrates mental health services with education for students aged 5-21. Licensed clinicians provide individual and group therapy while addressing academic needs. The comprehensive approach develops coping skills to improve functioning across home, school, and community environments through coordinated care planning.
People
Ruby Eley
Principal of Operations
Founder Ruby Eley brings over 18 years of experience in special education, previously serving as Director of private day school programs. She established East End Academy to address gaps in services for emotionally disabled students through combined educational and therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What services does East End Academy offer?
We provide specialized education programs for K-12 students with emotional disabilities, including elementary and secondary education, after-school programs, summer school, and therapeutic day treatment services.
Who operates East End Academy?
Founded in 1996 by Ruby Eley, we operate two licensed locations in Newport News and Norfolk, Virginia, serving students through combined educational and mental health services.
How do you support student development?
Our programs use small class sizes, individualized instruction, and structured behavior-management strategies while providing integrated mental health services to address academic, social, and emotional needs.
Are your programs accredited?
Yes, our programs are licensed by the Virginia State Department of Education and Medicaid-accredited, meeting rigorous standards for educational quality and clinical service delivery.
