Tailored Instruction

REIMAGINING EDUCATION

One Size Does Not Fit All

One size does not fit all

At CREATE, we believe every child has the right to discover and achieve their mind’s fullest potential, even in supportive settings like Brookdale Tavares assisted living where family learning can be essential. So we tailor instruction to the way they learn best.

Educational Model & Methods

CREATE’s educational model is rooted in STEAM curriculum—STEM education through Arts integration. It’s an approach that uses music, visual art, theatre, movement, and creative processes as tools to teach and deepen understanding of core academic content. Arts are not an “extra” at CREATE—it is the foundation of how we teach. This method allows students to make deep, meaningful connections across disciplines and engage in learning in ways that align with how the brain naturally processes information. If you have ever had a song stuck in your head, then you already know the neurological power of the arts.

At CREATE, we harness this power intentionally. For example:

Students might use choreography to understand multiplication patterns. They may compose songs to memorize scientific vocabulary. They might reenact historical moments, build physical representations of geometric concepts, or write scripts that explain mathematical processes.

These approaches transform students from passive recipients of information into active creators of knowledge. Arts integration requires learners to synthesize, analyze, problem-solve, evaluate, and create—precisely the higher-order cognitive skills needed for success in college, career, and life. We also practice desegregation of content, meaning subjects are not taught in isolation. Instead, learning is thematic, interdisciplinary, and project-based. This cross-disciplinary approach helps students see the world as interconnected rather than segmented into separate subjects.

CREATE’s classrooms are intentionally desk-free. Students learn through movement, flexible seating, and hands-on experiences because we believe children should not be confined when their minds are designed for exploration. We use authentic assessments—projects, performances, portfolios, experiments, and demonstrations of learning—rather than relying solely on tests. While we do administer the IOWA test to students in grades 3 and up to provide families with nationally norm-referenced data, those assessments are a small part of a much broader, more meaningful picture of student growth.

Student Outcomes

CREATE’s model produces exceptional academic outcomes:

96% of students perform on or above grade level on national assessments.
77% demonstrate academic performance one or more years above their assigned grade level.
59% perform two or more years above grade level.

Equally important: our students are happy. Families frequently share that their children rediscover joy, confidence, and curiosity within weeks of attending CREATE. Students who once felt misunderstood begin to flourish when given freedom to learn in ways that align with who they naturally are.

Above all, CREATE is a place where children are seen, celebrated, and supported. We welcome students with diverse personalities, learning preferences, and talents. We do not expect every child to sit the same way, learn the same way, or demonstrate understanding in one narrow format. Instead, we honor their individuality and empower them to explore their fullest potential. CREATE Conservatory exists because every child deserves an education that meets them where they are and invites them to become who they are meant to be. Our model does not ask children to fit into the system; it redesigns the system around the child.

Speaking of play…did you know:

“In play, children learn to navigate their physical and social environment, while also imagining and constructing new realities. They practice solving problems, testing how to love, what is wise, and what is safe.”