Our Programs
Bacot Academy provides Autism Education Programs Panama City families rely on to support students with autism and related disabilities through individualized, data-driven instruction.
🧠 Individualized, Data-Driven Instruction
Each student at Bacot Academy receives an individualized program designed to target their specific strengths and areas of need. We implement a systematic and continuous plan to support the generalization of skills learned during therapy and instruction.
Our autism education programs are data-driven. Student progress is regularly recorded, reviewed, and analyzed to ensure instructional decisions are based on measurable outcomes and meaningful growth.
🧩 Teaching Methods & Learning Environment
In addition to structured teaching and small-group instruction, we incorporate Natural Environment Training (NET) to help students generalize skills across real-world settings. This approach supports functional learning and helps students apply skills beyond the classroom.
Bacot Academy serves students ages 5–22 with autism or other related disabilities. As the only private, nonprofit Christian school of its kind in the area, we are committed to providing a supportive, values-based educational environment.
We maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio to maximize individualized instruction, engagement, and learning outcomes.
🩺 Therapeutic & Support Services
All services are provided on site at Bacot Academy to ensure consistency and collaboration across disciplines.
Services We Provide
Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Mental Health Counseling
(provided by a licensed mental health counselor)
🎨 Enrichment & Life Skills Programs
In addition to academic and therapeutic instruction, students participate in enrichment programs designed to support social development, independence, and real-world skills.
Enrichment Programs Include
STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics
Community Projects & Outreach
Field Trips
Social Skills Development
Lunch Bunch (cooking and dining in the community)
Physical Education & Fitness
Art
Autism School in Panama City, FL