Parents often come to us after exhausting other options—traditional schools, homeschooling resources, online programs, even specialized services. What makes YSA fundamentally different is our foundation: we were created by neurodivergent educators for neurodivergent students.

This isn't a standard program with accommodations bolted on later—it's purpose-built from the ground up for clever, asynchronous minds with spiky profiles. Our mentors (many neurodivergent themselves or parents of neurodivergent children) truly understand the experience of living with an extraordinary mind in a world designed for neurotypical people.

One mother told us: "After five different schools and countless programs, YSA was the first place that didn't try to 'fix' my daughter. They celebrated her exactly as she is—intense interests, complex emotions, asynchronous development and all. The difference was immediate and profound."

There are 4 Key Differentiators between YSA and other programs out there:

First - We're completely strength-based and positive. We don't focus on what students aren't doing - we support what they ARE doing and we know the rest will follow naturally. We develop their strengths, interests, and relationships. We build these kids up so they can build a better world, and they do it alongside the new friends they make in our program!

Second - Our mentors are incredible. We have passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have literally walked the walk. They can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience AND expertise - and they all have advanced masters+ degrees. These aren't just teachers - these are people who truly understand what it's like to be a brilliant, differently-wired kid.

Third - The friendships are life-changing. We honestly can't even count how many kids have made their first real friends here. These kids are unique and they need other kids like them to really connect with. The community aspect is absolutely magical.

Fourth - Content they actually care about, taught the way they love to learn. We offer the courses they NEED to be taking, not just the ones they're required to take somewhere else.

Plus, with our new updates this year - we're now WASC accredited so they're earning real academic credit, we have our incredible metaverse virtual campus where kids hang out between classes, and we send weekly progress reports so you always know how they're doing.

Come by and see for yourself!

Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?

Our courses are not at all the same animal =)

Young Scholars Academy is proud to be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a Supplemental Education Program. This accreditation validates the quality of our educational programs and provides multiple benefits:

• Quality Assurance: Confirms our programs meet rigorous standards of excellence

• Credit Opportunities: Increases the possibility of receiving academic credit for applicable courses

• College Applications: Provides additional credibility when listing our courses on applications

• Transferability: Improves recognition of our courses by other educational institutions

For homeschoolers, we provide comprehensive documentation for your portfolio including detailed syllabi, weekly progress reports, and official completion certificates. For traditional school students, this accreditation can help your school recognize YSA courses for potential credit.

Asynchronous development is our specialty! We've had 10-year-olds thrive in AP Calculus while also participating in age-appropriate social clubs. We've supported teens reading at college level who need explicit instruction in executive function.

When considering class placement, we look beyond age to ask: "Where will this student thrive intellectually and socially?" Our flexible approach ensures your child is appropriately challenged while feeling comfortable and connected.

One parent of a child with a seven-year spread between mathematical and social-emotional development shared: "For the first time, my child doesn't have to hide either their struggles or their talents. They can be fully themselves."

YSA is ideal for children who:

✏️ Have intense interests that mainstream programs don't support

✏️ Crave intellectual challenge beyond what's typically available

✏️ May struggle socially in traditional environments

✏️ Have asynchronous development (years ahead in some areas, behind in others)

✏️ Need a flexible approach that honors their unique learning style

The clearest signs YSA might be right for your family: your child feels misunderstood in their current environment, they're bored intellectually, or they haven't found "their people" yet. If you've ever thought, "I wish there was a place that understood how my child's mind works," that's exactly what we've built.

As one father shared: "My son was simultaneously the 'troublemaker' and the 'smartest kid' in his class. At YSA, he's just himself—completely understood and appropriately challenged for the first time."

Unlike traditional programs that require formal documentation and then "accommodate" differences, YSA embraces neurodiversity from the start. Our mentors understand executive function challenges, sensory processing differences, and asynchronous development because many have these experiences themselves.

We don't need to accommodate—our classes are already built around how neurodivergent minds work:

• Clear structures that create safety without rigidity

• Depth in content without overwhelming production demands

• Camera-optional policies for students who need sensory breaks

• Multiple ways to participate beyond verbal communication

• Strengths-first approach that builds confidence naturally

One parent shared: "My daughter's previous school had a 15-page IEP that they never quite followed. At YSA, she doesn't need special accommodations because the entire program already works with how her brain is wired."

YSA serves students from all educational backgrounds. While approximately 65% of our families do homeschool, many use YSA as enrichment alongside traditional school, online school, or hybrid approaches.

Our flexible scheduling accommodates all kinds of learners:

For homeschooling families: YSA provides expert-led classes in specialized subjects, WASC-accredited documentation for your portfolio, and a community of like-minded families. Many use us as their primary educational provider.

For traditional school students: YSA offers enrichment that most schools simply can't provide—advanced topics, specialized interests, and true intellectual peers. Our WASC accreditation means many courses can be recognized for credit at your school.

For hybrid approaches: Our a la carte selection makes it easy to create a customized educational plan that works for your family's unique situation.

The common thread isn't how our students are educated—it's their clever, neurodivergent minds and their need for engaging content in a supportive community.

All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!

Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries! Cool, right?

Of course! Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.

If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.

As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.

2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.

We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)

Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org

When you join YSA, you're not just enrolling in classes—you're gaining access to a complete support system for your child and family:

Core Offerings:

• Semester courses ranging from $500-1500 for 16-week fall or 20-week spring terms

• 11-week summer courses and weeklong summer camps

• FREE Friendship Social Club ($1,200+ value) when you enroll in any two courses

Over $5,000 in Bonus Support for Fall Enrollment:

• Access to our new Virtual Campus where students connect outside of class time

• Weekly progress reports sent every Friday (more communication than most full-time schools provide)

• Parent Community with support groups and exclusive Facebook community

• Expert speaker series featuring leaders in neurodivergent education

• Personalized guidance from our team to find the perfect fit for your child

We make YSA accessible through:

• Flexible payment plans (small deposit with monthly payments)

• Multi-course discounts (5% off when enrolling in 5+ courses)

• Multi-sibling discounts (5% off for additional children)

• Third-party funding options (charter schools, regional centers, educational stipends)

Parents consistently tell us that YSA provides extraordinary value compared to other specialized programs. As one father put it: "We spent thousands on therapies and interventions trying to 'fix' our son. YSA costs less and accomplishes more because it builds on his strengths instead of focusing on his challenges."

There are 2 kinds of refund requests:

Satisfaction Guarantee: If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses:

Pay In Full Option: We can switch you to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit or issue you a credit to use toward a future course. No risk. No stress. Just the learning and belonging you’ve been looking for!

Payment Plan Option: We can either issue you a credit toward a future course,  switch you to another course that’s a better fit, or stop all payments future payments- starting 30 days from when you contact us. No risk. No stress. Just the learning and belonging you’ve been looking for!

We can offer you a 100% satisfaction guarantee because we know what we do works for hundreds of other families—and we know it will work for your family, too!

We’re taking all the risk because you’re getting over $5000 in bonuses when you sign up, and you could cancel the class and keep all the bonuses.

ESA (Education Savings Account) funds are a publicly funded, government-authorized savings account that parents can use for educational purposes.

YSA is approved with 10+ State ESAs!

These funds can be applied to your YSA courses by following these steps:

1. Enroll directly in the course you want to guarantee your seat

2. Submit the invoice to your approved ESA and cc YSA at this email support@youngscholarsacademy.org

3. When ESA funds are transferred to YSA, your payment method will be refunded, less the 6% credit card fee

We understand that finding the perfect educational fit is crucial, which is why we offer our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you enroll and find that a class isn't working for your child, you can:

1. Transfer to a different class that might be a better match

2. Receive credit toward future classes

3. If on a payment plan, stop future payments immediately

We can offer this guarantee because we know our approach works for the vast majority of families. Over 90% of our students continue with us term after term, often adding more classes each year.

While every child's journey is unique, parents consistently report several profound changes:

Renewed love of learning: Students who were burned out elsewhere become enthusiastic and self-motivated. "My son asks when his next class is every single day—this NEVER happened before."

Confidence growth: When children are seen for their strengths rather than struggles, their self-image transforms. "My daughter now introduces herself as 'good at math' instead of 'bad at school.'"

Genuine friendships: Many students make their first real friends at YSA. "After years of social struggles, my child finally has people who understand his jokes."

Decreased anxiety: Being in an environment built for their neurology reduces stress. "The meltdowns that used to happen daily have virtually disappeared."

Perhaps most importantly, parents frequently tell us: "For the first time, my child feels like they belong somewhere. That changes everything."

Taking the first step is simple:

1. Visit our website at youngscholarsacademy.org

2. Explore our course catalog and filter by your child's age, interests, and your schedule

3. Select courses that align with your child's passions (remember: enroll in two to receive a FREE social club!)

4. Choose your payment option (full payment or monthly installments)

5. Complete enrollment to secure your child's spot in these small-group classes

Still have questions? Our team is here to help! Contact us By clicking the little chat widget below here and setting up a call or a chat with us =)