Admissions | Map Maker

1. Application

At Map Maker, we’re committed to transparency and teamwork, starting with our tuition, set at $30,000 per year for year-round 4 day school week. This covers critical elements like security cameras with audio in every room—ensuring safety and accountability, with any holds reviewed alongside parents, the Director, and the staff member involved. We know behaviors don’t stop at home, and we’re here to navigate them together. Tuition also funds our staff’s expertise, including Advanced Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certification Training, plus specialized courses in trauma, autism, and mental health. But we don’t want cost to be a barrier. Our vision is to raise funds and secure company sponsorships for classroom seats, reducing the burden on families. Tuition may increase as we grow, but we’re asking families to join us in this effort—volunteering time, attending workshops to support your child, and helping with fundraising. Together, we can make this accessible for everyone who needs it.

2. Assessment

Our assessment process is designed to meet your family where you are, ensuring we understand your child and your home dynamic from the start. Step one begins with scheduling an in-person assessment and interview. We aim for a setting where your child feels most comfortable—whether that’s at our facility or, if it’s best for success, in a familiar environment like their school. Savy, our Director, is happy to coordinate with schools for a visit, drawing on her experience at Texoma Autism Behavior Intervention School, where she worked directly in classrooms assessing behavior and conducting admissions assessments alongside public school teams. We also hold a separate family interview with parents and siblings, because we’re supporting the whole household. Challenges don’t stay at school, and we need to ensure our strategies for home are safe, practical, and start restoring peace. Step two involves a consultation with our BCBA, who reviews the assessment to catch all behaviors and maladaptive skills early, setting a clear path forward together.

3. Orientation

Orientation is where we come together to map out a plan that fits your family’s unique needs. We start by building a schedule for your student’s hourly one-on-one sessions at school, tailored to support what’s happening at home—whether it’s preparing for upcoming family events, special occasions, or everyday challenges. These sessions zero in on what you need most: adding people to social stories, brainstorming ways to shape behaviors, or boosting language support. If we don’t offer something directly, we’ll help you track it down. During orientation, we also lay out the academic plan, including a tentative timeline for both Pathfinder and Waymaker, with clear goals for each phase and the ultimate transition into public school. To keep everyone aligned, we provide monthly map updates reviewed by one of our BCBAs, plus a fresh evaluation each semester, ensuring we’re adapting and moving forward together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you accredited?

As we prepare to open our doors in Fall 2025, Map Maker is not yet accredited—but we’re already looking ahead to that goal. Accreditation with Cognia, a globally recognized leader in educational quality, is a rigorous process that takes time, typically spanning several years. It begins with establishing our school, becoming a member of Cognia’s network, and conducting a self-assessment against their high standards for leadership, learning, and resources. Only after we’ve built a strong foundation and gathered evidence of our students’ growth can we host an Engagement Review by Cognia’s expert team—a step that often comes a couple of years into operation. Since we’re just starting, we’re not there yet, but we’re committed to pursuing accreditation up to 8th grade as we grow. Our focus now is on delivering exceptional support through Pathfinder and Waymaker, and we’ll work toward Cognia’s seal of excellence to affirm what we’re building together with our families.
How often do we check progress?

We provide monthly map updates reviewed by our Board and will have notes from one of our BCBAs. In situations if academic progress is a concern we will have our Academic Consultant, to help bring to light any other barriers (i.e. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia) also on our board, to keep everyone on the same page, plus a full evaluation each semester. This keeps us flexible and responsive to your child’s growth and your family’s goals.
Why the focus on family involvement?

Behavior and learning don’t stop at our doors—home is part of the equation. We work as a team with parents and siblings to build language, manage challenges, and restore peace, ensuring what we do here supports your whole household.
What about Deaf-Autistic Students who are Deaf ++?

We’re built for this. Savy’s experience with Deaf-Autism, from Oklahoma School for the Deaf and in-home ABA, shapes our approach. We adapt to comorbidities and unique challenges, using sign language and personalized strategies to connect your child to the world. While some physical challenges may present unique challenges to the facility we are not afraid to try and raise additional funds should more support be needed for your child than we can provide. We would just ask that you help us raise the funds to cover the added expenses of the equipment or staff member your student needs.
What if the tuition feels out of reach?

We get it—cost can be a worry. Our goal is to make Map Maker accessible by raising funds and securing sponsors for classroom seats. We also invite families to help with fundraising and meet tuition through volunteer time or workshop participation. If you’re committed to this journey, we’ll work with you to make it possible.
What does $30,000 cover?

The tuition ensures a safe, expertly supported environment, including security cameras with audio in every room (with holds reviewed by parents, the Director, and staff), plus staff certified in Advanced Crisis Intervention and Prevention, trauma, autism, and mental health trainings. We’re working to offset costs through fundraising and company sponsorships, and families can contribute through volunteering and attending workshops.
What happens during the assessment process?

We start with an in-person assessment and interview in a setting where your child feels at ease—our facility or even their school, if that works best (Savy can coordinate visits). We also meet with the whole family to understand home dynamics, followed by a BCBA consultation to identify behaviors and needs. It’s all about building a plan that’s safe and effective for everyone.
What’s the difference between Pathfinder and Waymaker?

Pathfinder focuses on language and behavior, helping your child build academic readiness, confidence, and autonomy. Once those foundations are solid, Waymaker shifts to academics, using tools like Edmark Online Learning for reading and customized materials for other subjects, aiming for a smooth transition to public school. Orientation sets the timeline and goals for both
How do the 1:1 sessions work?

During orientation, we schedule hourly 1:1 sessions tailored to your family’s needs—think home challenges, upcoming events, or extra language support. If you need something we don’t offer, we’ll help you find it. These sessions are your time to focus on what matters most.
How do I get started?

Just reach out! We’re here to help every family who comes to us. Schedule an assessment, join a workshop, or ask us anything—our door’s open, and we’ll guide you through the next steps.