Bansbach Academy
The Bansbach Academy is Denver Children’s Home’s accredited on-site school, designed specifically for students who benefit from a smaller, more supportive and therapeutic learning environment.
Many students arrive with disrupted school experiences, unmet learning needs, or challenges related to trauma and emotional regulation. Our goal is to help each student rediscover confidence in learning and fill in some gaps in their education.
A School Built Around the Whole Child
Classes are small and supportive, typically 8–10 students, and led by licensed special education teachers with help from treatment support staff.
Instruction is individualized so students can learn in ways that work best for them.
Alongside academics, students participate in Affective Education—learning skills like responsibility, respect, self-control, perseverance, and communication.
Preparing for Life Beyond School
Students also take part in our Professional Education Training (PET) program, where they build real-world skills such as job readiness, financial literacy, interviewing, and workplace experience through hands-on learning.
These experiences help students build confidence, independence, and a sense of direction for their future.
Why It Matters
When education is stable and supportive, young people are more likely to heal, stay engaged, and avoid falling into cycles of school disruption.
Preparing for the future
The goal of Bansbach Academy is to equip students with the academic skills, social-emotional tools, and coping strategies they need to succeed in a public-school setting and beyond. Through a combination of individualized instruction, therapeutic support, and hands-on learning experiences, we help students build the foundation for future success, both academically and personally.