Spanish Explorers: Discovering Language and Culture

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Why Take This Course?

Have you ever heard that even after four years of a language, you will only be able to introduce yourself and order a sandwich? Well, this isn’t that class! 

If you have a child who’s always wanted to learn a language and has struggled, or perhaps a kiddo who’s looking to go deep with language and learn more about language and culture in a meaningful way, this class is for them! 

From day one, students are immersed in Spanish through stories, art, history, and discussions, making language learning exciting and engaging.

  • In Spanish Immersion, we explore Spanish for Spanish. Our materials and goals are inspired by our own interests, and our vocabulary is driven by words and phrases needed to engage with others in Spanish. Rather than having set units and grammar topics, we work together using stories, art, and discussions to explore the language and communicate with each other.

    From day one, your child will be immersed in Spanish through meaningful and engaging materials. They will acquire the language in a way that is understandable and compelling, supported by both whole class and individual supports. We will read, write, listen, and speak together in Spanish, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable.

    Throughout the course, students will experience:

    • Interest-Based Learning: Content tailored to match your child’s interests, ensuring they stay engaged and motivated.

    • Creative Expression: Opportunities to read, listen, speak, and write in Spanish, fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of the language.

    • Authentic Learning Opportunities: Engaging with materials and activities that are meaningful and useful in their own lives.

    • Whole Class and Individual Support: Personalized support to help each student succeed and feel confident in their learning journey.

    Join us in this exciting adventure where Spanish isn’t just a subject; it’s an experience. Watch your child thrive, gaining skills and knowledge that will enrich their academic and personal lives. Sign up today and let your child discover the vibrant world of Spanish!

    Taught by Miriam

    Learn More

  • Throughout the course, students will experience:

    • Interest-Based Learning: Content tailored to match your child’s interests, ensuring they stay engaged and motivated.

    • Creative Expression: Opportunities to read, listen, speak, and write in Spanish, fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of the language.

    • Authentic Learning Opportunities: Engaging with materials and activities that are meaningful and useful in their own lives.

    • Whole Class and Individual Support: Personalized support to help each student succeed and feel confident in their learning journey.

  • A good internet connection and a willingness to learn.

 

Ages: 9-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: Beginner and Returner

Price Per Session: $39

Our Promise To You

Satisfaction Guarantee:

Your child must attend the class in question to qualify.

If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses, here are your options:

  • Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to do one of the following options:

    • transfer to another course of the same price

    • get a 100% refund credit toward a future class

    • get a 75% money-back to the original payment method

  • The deposit made at the time of enrollment is non-refundable. 

    Cancellation options are:

    Payment plan: Cancellation requests received up to 24 hours after the first course begins will stop any future payments.

    Any cancellation requests beyond that require a 30-day notice to stop the membership/billing.

    Paid in full:

    Cancellation requests require a 30-day notice.

    The remaining balance at the end of the 30-day cancellation period can be used to transfer to another class or be converted to credit toward a future class.

How To Enroll

Explore Times

Click below to discover when this transformative course is blasting off:

What Our Parents Say…

Meet Your Mentor

Miriam Patrick

Miriam has been teaching Latin for 14 years and ESOL for three years. She has a Bachelor's in Latin and a Master's in Latin and in Special Education. Miriam also has varying levels of proficiency in a few languages: English, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, American Sign Language, and Arabic. To say that language is a passion, is probably an understatement.

Having taught in public schools my classes are often filled with disabled students, English language learners, and neurodivergent students and she thoroughly enjoys working with learners of all kinds.

Miriam believes anyone can acquire a language as long as that language is provided in an understandable way, the material is compelling (not just interesting), and students can see themselves in the class. In addition to being experienced and educated in disability and neurodivergent education, she is also disabled and neurodivergent herself and will be a valuable addition to our YSA team.

Explore Other Courses Offered by Young Scholars Academy

Questions Asked By Fellow Parents

  • 4 KEY things:

    1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!

    2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!

    3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees

    4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.

    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 =)

  • THIS IS A SATISFACTION GUARANTEE, so your child must attend the class in question to qualify.

    If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your courses, here are your options:

    1- 8-Week Courses Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first course begins to do one of the following options: 

    Payment plan or Paid in full- 3 options: transfer to another course of the same price, get a 100% refund credit toward a future class, or get a 75% money-back to the original payment method. 

    2-  16+ Week CoursesThe deposit made at the time of enrollment is non-refundable. Cancellation options are:

    Payment plan- Cancellation requests received up to 24 hours after the first course begins will stop any future payments. Any cancellation requests beyond that require a 30-day notice to stop the membership/billing.

    Paid in full- Cancellation requests require a 30-day notice. The remaining balance at the end of the 30-day cancellation period can be used to transfer to another class or be converted to credit toward a future class.

    Please read the description of each course before enrolling.

  • We do! We have 3 kinds:

    1- Word of mouth: 25% off- we know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth. When you help another family enroll in a YSA class and they name you at checkout, you will get 25% off the cost of the course you’re currently enrolled in once they stay past the refund period. Note— this applies to all regular courses, BUT only applies to the first month of membership courses.

    2- Multi-sibling: 10% off- We believe in supporting whole families and we are willing to put our money where our mouth is! When you sign-up 2 or more kiddos you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

    3-Multi-course: 10% off- To fully serve your family, we hope to provide your child with all the courses they dream of taking! To make this more affordable, when you enroll in 3 or more classes, you will receive 10% off. Note— this does not apply to our membership courses.

  • Of course!

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

    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.

  • 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

  • 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?