Paloma Academy

Paloma Academy is a day school for children with behavioral disabilities in Melbourne, Florida. Paloma Academy offers compassionate evidence-based behavioral therapy to children, regardless of diagnosis. The founders named the school Paloma because it means “Dove”– a symbol of peace. “Paloma” also happens to be the name of Picasso’s youngest daughter. Picasso was able to show unique beauty with each piece of art. This academy wants to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of each child. Offering a curriculum that extends from the morning greeting to the end of the day, the staff individualizes behavior plans so that each student may grow from the moment they arrive. They focus on the development of thinking through purposeful play and joyful learning. The plans utilize the evidence-based principles of positive reinforcement to create a fun learning environment.