Devereux Ackerman Academy

Devereux Ackerman Academy, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a specialized therapeutic educational program operated by the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health organization. The school is designed specifically for students who have emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges that make a traditional public school environment difficult to navigate. By integrating rigorous academics with intensive therapeutic support, the academy aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their social-emotional functioning, and eventually transition back to a less restrictive educational setting.

The school is structured to provide a highly individualized experience, utilizing small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team of educators, clinicians, and support staff. Their approach focuses on creating a safe, structured environment where students can rebuild their self-esteem and develop the coping mechanisms necessary for academic success. Because it is part of the broader Devereux network, Ackerman Academy emphasizes a trauma-informed care model, ensuring that each student’s unique psychological and developmental needs are prioritized alongside their grade-level curriculum.