Red Oak Autism Academy | East Mesa Private School for Autism

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Red Oak Autism Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for children as local East Mesa school for autism.

Our team of experienced and compassionate educators utilize evidence-based teaching strategies to support the individual needs of each student. We believe in a holistic approach to education that focuses on developing social, emotional, and academic skills.

Our school offers a wide range of educational programs, including individualized instruction, small group instruction, and specialized therapies. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and events to promote socialization and community involvement.

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We are excited to announce that Red Oak Autism Academy has a limited amount of spots open for the 2025-2026 school year!

Once all the spots are filled, applications will be put on a waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested in learning more about our school or would like to schedule a tour, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming your child into our community and supporting their educational journey.

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Get ready for an unforgettable night! The Red Oak Autism Academy proudly presents its first Formal Masquerade dance for the entire school! Annemarie and Rosie are bursting with gratitude for our fantastic staff who united to turn this dream into a reality—thank you for your hard work and dedication!

A huge shout-out to The HUB and Smart Schools for their incredible support in making this enchanting evening possible! And to our wonderful families and fabulous students, thank you for joining us in creating memories that will last a lifetime. Let's make this a night to remember! And let's not forget the incredible dedication of our very own Mrs. Dora, who has been tirelessly organizing this fantastic event! Her hard work truly brings it all to life!

Red Oak Autism Academy wishes to thank the teacher for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts!

Oh my goodness! You won't believe what happened with the dryer! It just wouldn't stop! Our student had an absolute adventure trying to wrestle the towels out, and it was hilarious! What a wild situation!

Hey everyone! A big shout-out to Group 1 for cooking up some amazing nachos today. You all did such a fantastic job—the food was delicious! Excellent work, team!

Red Oak Autism Academy geared up to showcase an electrifying performance of "Hand in My Pocket" by Alanis Morissette! Our brilliant Scholars Building Teachers program faced off against the Owlet building, and let me tell you, the results were so intense that they did not create a video—it gave us a good laugh! Get ready for an unforgettable show! 🎤

ROAA Middle & High School students showcased their incredible skills with their tongue twisters—amazing! You all truly rock!

Ms. Jena's mom entered the classroom, glowing with excitement and warmth. She took a moment to absorb the scene as she stepped inside—the neatly organized desks and the vibrant students' schedules on display. Her heart filled with pride as she envisioned her daughter immersed in the joy of teaching.

Our Staff Development Day at Riparian Park was absolutely incredible! The energy was electric, and every moment was filled with inspiration and fun! Red Oak Autism Academy ROCKS!

🎉🎂 Join us in celebrating an extraordinary birthday for Johnny at Red Oak Autism Academy! We are sending him all our love and excitement on his special day! Let’s make it unforgettable! 🎈✨

Red Oak Autism Academy is honored to join the celebration of Autism Awareness alongside our incredible community. Today, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate our remarkable students who inspire us daily with their unique talents and perspectives. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated staff, whose unwavering support, compassion, and commitment have made this day truly special. Together, we create a nurturing environment where every individual can thrive and shine brightly.

🎉🎂🥳Wishing Mrs. Dora a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂

Red Oak Autism Academy was excited as we started Read Week in our unique style! Red Oak hopes you did not miss out—check out our amazing video and watch our celebration!

At Red Oak, we genuinely understand the importance of raising awareness about RARE diseases.

Our fantastic kindergarten teacher, Miss Alyssa, organized an excellent Valentine's Day surprise for the staff, which was delightful! We had such a wonderful time celebrating together! A huge thank you from AnneMarie & Rosie!

We’re excited to share that Red Oak Autism Academy has just wrapped up our third annual Donuts with Grown-Ups celebration, and it was a smashing success! This year’s event was bigger and better, filled with joy, laughter, and delightful treats. We thank all our incredible families who joined us for this special day! We can’t wait to see what next year has in store!

Red Oak Autism Academy proudly celebrates our extraordinary Owlets and Scholars Student of the Month!

Happy Birthday to our amazing Senior Administrator, Sabrina! We hope your special day is filled with joy and love from all of us at ROAA! Enjoy every moment! 🎉

Red Oak Autism Academy is thrilled to announce Mr. Isaac's return! He will step into the role of 4th—to 6th-grade teacher, bringing enthusiasm and inspiration to our students. Here is a sneak peek of who he is.

From our ROAA family to yours, we wish you joyful holidays! We look forward to an exciting reunion in 2025!

We truly appreciate all the hard work that went into creating such a wonderful event! It has been an absolute joy for us to be a part of it!

As we celebrate this season of thankfulness, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving. Your support means the world to us.
Red Oak Autism Academy,
Co-Founders Annemarie & Rosie and Staff

Red Oak Autism Academy proudly participated in our second annual food drive to support Grad Solutions. This year, we exceeded our goal by collecting 3,125 non-perishable items! We are incredibly proud of our achievements and grateful to everyone who contributed. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our community!

We are pleased to introduce Miss Sabrina, our Administrative Assistant. She plays an essential role at Red Oak Autism Academy and is both a friend and a leader to all of us. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Miss Anne-Marie and Miss Rosie as well. Thank you, Miss Sabrina, for being such an integral part of our team.

Red Oak Autism Academy sincerely thanks all of our staff, our parents, and the countless nameless folks who, with their selfless contributions, helped make this second annual Trunk or Treat highly successful this year! And, of course, a tremendous thank you to Miss Alissa (1st/Kinder teacher) for all of her love and dedication in taking the lead role in this event together!

We're thrilled to share Red Oak Autism Academy's 2024 Fall Pictures! It's such a joy to see all the beautiful things in our lives reflected in everyone's smiles. A heartfelt thank you to all for making this photoshoot such a delightful experience!

At Red Oak Autism Academy, we’re excited to share Miss Sierra's 1-3 class. This wonderful group of kids brings so much joy!

The excellent staff at Red Oak Autism Academy generously dedicated their time to a truly fantastic cause! A big, heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to lend a hand.

Introducing Ms. Jena, our new High School teacher. Here are some fun moments from her class thus far. Hope you enjoy it.

Halloween fun during cooking class. Our students made Mummy hot dogs, Buggy salad, Witches Brew, and Wizard's wands.

Thank you, Mesa Fire Department, for another fantastic presentation at ROAA!

Mrs. Rosie's class cooked some of the most delicious Italian Mac and cheese. I'm so proud of my students!

Happy Birthday to a charming and kind student!

Our teachers and staff at Red Oak Autism Academy have big feelings, too! We are getting ready for our Open House, LOL!

Water Day was a success this year! Thank you to all of our Dedicated teachers and staff members who pulled together and made this Year's Water Day memorable for our incredible students.

Jade, you will be missed. Jade has been part of Red Oak since we opened our doors. We all wish you safe travels!

What we love about our staff is that they are always up for shenanigans. 😂

This week's cooking class prepared Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Thank you for watching us!

ROAA has enjoyed having you as part of our family, and we will miss you! You will always be in our hearts, and we are here to cheer you on!

Red Oak Autism Academy presents- Staff & Students of the Month!

Employee Appreciation Day at Red Oak Autism Academy!

Red Oak Autism Academy is saying goodbye to Miss. Abir, for now. We are sad to see you go, but lucky for our Red Oak family, we will see you again.

To Miss. Alissa and the entire Red Oak Autism Academy staff, thank you for making our 1st Trunk or Treat so successful! To all of our families who came out to show your unconditional love and support, WE APPREICATE YOU!

Here at Red Oak Autism Academy, we are a well-rounded school that promotes growth and independence; of course, there are always shenanigans in Mrs. Rosie's Middle school class.

Red Oak Autism Academy celebrated Donuts with grown-ups! It was a blast for all who participated. Thank you to all our beautiful families who helped us make this event so successful.

Red Oak Autism Academy was ecstatic to have Smokey the Bear on our campus! The students have a fantastic time. A special thanks to The Forest Service US Department of Agriculture.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and a happy new year from Red Oak Autism Academy!

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5050 E University Dr

Building A #110-114

Mesa, AZ 85205

480.448.8906.

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