Bansbach Academy
At Denver Children’s Home (DCH), Bansbach Academy serves as a key component in the holistic care of children and teens, offering a therapeutic, educational environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. Accredited by Advanced Ed and the Colorado Department of Education, Bansbach Academy integrates core academics with programs designed to support social-emotional development, self-sufficiency, leadership, and character building.
Small Class Sizes for Individualized Learning
Classes at Bansbach Academy are intentionally kept small, with an average of 8-10 students per class. This enables personalized attention from our special education teachers, who work alongside Youth Treatment Counselors to ensure that each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive. Students participate in core academic subjects - math, language arts, social studies, science, health, and physical education - while also engaging in programs that promote life skills and character development.
Programs Designed for Growth
Affective Education
This course helps students identify and practice key character traits such as courage, honesty, responsibility, and perseverance. Students learn to apply these traits in daily life, empowering them to make positive decisions and build stronger relationships.
Professional Employment Training
In this hands-on course, students develop essential skills for the workforce, including resume building, job exploration, and interview techniques. Through managing the Wolf Pack Café, students also gain real-world experience in budgeting, marketing, and financial management.
Experiential Therapy
Students at Bansbach Academy have access to a range of therapeutic experiences, including equine therapy, yoga, art and music therapy, and occupational therapy. These therapies enhance self-esteem, foster emotional regulation, and promote personal growth through interactive, engaging activities.
Positive Behavioral Support System
Our STARS Program (Safety, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect, Self-Responsibility) is a research-based behavioral support system that tracks and rewards positive behaviors, encouraging students to adopt healthy habits and attitudes.
Re-Focus Room
The Re-Focus Room offers a calming space for students to regulate their emotions and behaviors. When students struggle to maintain safe and productive behavior in class, they can visit this space with the guidance of trained staff, helping them regain focus and successfully rejoin their lessons.
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.