Special Education Listening Forum

We are opening this campus because families across our community have asked for more access to the Bodhi approach. At Bodhi, we know every child personally. Students are grouped by learning styles, personalities, and needs. Small learning groups with classroom aides ensure every student thrives.

Tuition will remain the same as our current campus. To support families, we offer one-hour parent sign-up sessions to guide you through enrollment.

• Immediate tours available (just 8 minutes away at Camino De La Tierra & Orange Grove). Call 520-441-3543  to schedule your tour. 

• Next community forum: December 13, 2025, at the new campus.

• Join Bodhi and partnered programs during the current school year. 

Available to all K–12 students:

• SPED Adventure & Life Skills cohorts (pool + hands-on learning).

• Sports and Fine Arts (hosted at Greenfields).

• STEM Maker Fairs & technology workshops.

• Community garden & animal-assisted learning labs.

• Overnight camping experiences.

• Travel learning, starting with San Diego 2026 (USS Midway, Fleet Science, etc.).

The proposed SPED campus is situated on 22 acres of 4-H property, accommodating up to 500 students. Highlights include:

• Space for animals, gardens, and hands-on science.

• An Olympic-sized competition pool, gym, and computer lab.

• A future art studio and creative spaces.

• Partnerships with local libraries, theaters, and sports fields.

• On-site specialists for speech, physical, and occupational therapy (billable to insurance).

• Our Cortaro Farms & Thornydale campus is ready to welcome up to 150 students.

• Classes will start in waves as enrollment builds and staff are hired.

• The goal is that after winter break, selected activities will begin at the new site, phasing in toward full launch.

As a private school, we rely on:

• Tuition

• ESA Universal Scholarship funds ($6,800–$35,000+ per student)

• Private contributions

One SPED educator for 4–5 students (plus aide rotation) costs ~$110,000/year. We share these numbers openly to remain transparent and honorable.

• Campus Opening Goal: 2026–2027 school year. Students can start at the Bodhi Campus located at Thornydale & Cortero Farms. 

• Why Early Enrollment Matters: Tuition commitments now build investor confidence, unlock grant funding, and allow us to hire staff early.

• Community Work Days: January–May 2026 → parents, students, and volunteers will help prepare the campus.

We welcome community support! Volunteers can assist with property prep, programs, and events.
Note: All volunteers who are directly working with or around students must complete a background check and hold an IVP fingerprint clearance card.

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Volunteer days for campus projects will be posted, along with sign-ups and specific requests, on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

We are looking for educators, aides, and specialists who are creative, flexible, and passionate about meeting students where they are. If you thrive on challenges and believe every child deserves a learning environment built for their strengths, we’d love to connect.