Secondary Program

Building Confidence & Independence

Madonna’s Secondary Program supports students in grades 9–12 as they continue to grow their academic, personal-social, career, and life skills. With individualized plans and opportunities for real-world learning, our students gain the skills and confidence they need to maximize their abilities and prepare for their transition into adulthood.

Individualized Academics

Each student is unique, and our Secondary Program reflects that.  Our team of expert teachers, specialists, and staff create individualized learning plans to challenge students through both whole group and small group instruction and help them build essential academic skills in math, reading, language arts, and more. 

Tailored Curriculum Focused on Core and Functional Academics.

Specials Such as Art, Music, and Physical Education.

Related Services provided by Munroe-Meyer Institute experts.

Academic and Social Enrichment Opportunities in Partnership with Roncalli Catholic.

Real-World Preparation

Our Secondary students go beyond the textbooks. Our program emphasizes the career and life skills needed for greater autonomy, independence and community inclusion in adulthood.

Highlights Include:

Faith and Service

Faith and Service are woven into the learning experience at Madonna. Daily prayer and weekly Mass invite students to grow prayerfully in compassion, respect, and a desire to serve others. Regular volunteer and service opportunities allow students to practice their real-world skills and live out their values while making a positive impact in their community. 

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

High School students are encouraged to discover their passions through extracurricular and community activities.


Highlights Include:

Preparing for What Comes Next

For many students, the Secondary Program serves as a bridge to our Young Adult Program and Project SEARCH, where they take their next steps toward autonomy, independence, employment, and adult life. Our team helps families plan ahead, ensuring each student has a plan to access the public and private resources critical to their success across the lifespan.   

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of our most common special education questions.

  • What is a Typical Day in the Madonna Secondary Program?

    Madonna's Secondary program follows a traditional school calendar running from August-May.  


    The school day runs from 8:10 am-3:15 pm. Students follow a schedule that includes academic periods as well as life skills and hands on learning.


    Unfortunately, Madonna Special Education Programs are not able to offer morning/afternoon transportation to/from school.  


  • How Do We Serve Students?

    Every student in Madonna secondary has an Individualized School Plan (ISP).  The ISP is developed collaboratively with special educators, program staff, related service providers, and each family, resulting in a unique set of student goals and interventions.  A student’s ISP goals help determine academic instruction provided in whole group and small group settings at their ability level. The ISP team also determines the need for related services such as direct speech small groups or consultation from OT, PT, Psych, etc. 


  • Who Do We Serve?

    Madonna supports students with mild to moderate IDD & ASD who thrive in small group and whole group learning environments.  Though each student Madonna serves requires some 1:1 support each week, Madonna is not resourced to support students who require consistent and ongoing 1:1 support due to behavioral or health needs.


    The program serves students privately placed by their families, as well as students contracted into Madonna's services by their local public school district. Madonna is as an approved SPED Service Provider with the Nebraska Department of Education. 


    Interested in our services?  Please review our Admissions process. 


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The Secondary Program at Madonna Ability Alliance offers more than academics. It’s a place where young people begin discovering their potential and prepare for the exciting possibilities of adulthood.