An innovative micro school serving students whose needs are not being met in the traditional classroom. Through effective, high-impact tutoring, explicit instruction and lots of practice, Safari Small Schools students are thriving socially and academically.
Small Class, BIG results
Identify the problem.
Explore potential causes.
Discuss discoveries as a team.

Develop strategies tailored to the needs of the child. Apply interventions consistently with parental support and participation.
Teach and model social and academic behavior with students with their families engaged actively in the process.

If you are the parent of a child who has challenging behavior, who is academically behind or has a learning disability, you know how exasperating life at school and at home can be. It doesn't have to be this way. We want to encourage you today. There is hope for your child.
At Safari Small Schools, we work with students and parents to identify social or academic problems that may interfere with achievement in the classroom, reinforce undesirable behaviors or otherwise hinders social and academic functioning at home, in school and in the community.
Working together with parents and families, we teach our students the social and coping skills they need to be successful in life.We meet students where they are academically and put them on the path to achievement.We target specific behaviors for change then teach and model the tools and strategies students and families can apply until positive behavior is the new normal.
Literacy is foundational to all learning. At Safari Small Schools, we take literacy seriously. All Safari students learn to read, write, spell and think critically. We do not focus on achievement gaps, just achievement. If your child struggles with reading, writing or spelling, Safari Small Schools can help.

At Safari Small Schools, all instruction is individualized according to each student’s social and academic needs. Our maximum class size is five students. Our students are empowered to succeed.
Our goal is to teach, encourage and support students and parents as they work toward lasting improvement and change in the child, home and family

We develop curriculum materials specifically for our students' needs. Our instruction aligns with and exceeds the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
At Safari Small Schools our students receive imbedded and practical social, coping and functional skills instruction. Our goal is to ensure our students develop into respectful, responsible and compassionate members of the community now and always.
and achieving socially and academically.
Envision more peaceful moments and memories with your child.

Dr. Teresa Sanders
A bit about me: I am a certified K-12 Special Education teacher. I work primarily with students who require more attention and support to achieve socially and academically.I have over 13 years of experience teaching in Texas public schools. I have a bachelor’s degree in Human Services, a master’s degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership.
Student and family advocate
14+ years teaching experience
Teacher-Certified SPED K-12
Behavioral Speciality
20 years experience in community mental health/social services.
“All students can achieve when their social, emotional and academic needs are met.”
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“Because all students can achieve when their social, emotional and academic needs are met.”