Education Wings at The Els Center of Excellence

The Rupert and Shanken Education Wings

The Learning Academy (TLA) at The Els Center of Excellence occupies the Rupert Education Wing and the Shanken Education Wing. TLA is a tuition-free, non-profit, Palm Beach County public charter school for students with autism ages 3 – 21. TLA’s mission is “Preparation for Life After School.” To achieve this mission, the school helps autistic individuals in academics, vocational, functional life, social, and communication skills.

The Shanken Education Wing houses TLA’s upper school (students ages 14-21), while the Rupert Education Wing houses TLA’s lower school (students ages 3-14). Also, inside the Rupert Education Wing, Els for Autism Early Intervention clients & therapists and TLA students & staff share multiple spaces including two playgrounds, a life skills lab, a sensory gym, and therapy, music, & art rooms.

Contact TLA, by visiting tlacad.org or calling 561-296-1776.