Good Friend Academy

What does an inclusive learning environment look like to you?

  • Neurodiverse relationships are intentionally fostered.

  • Students with different learning styles can access universally designed lessons.

  • All learners enjoy improved academic and social outcomes.

A welcoming, respectful, positive and inclusive learning environment is key to both academic and social success. 

That's why we created Good Friend Academy!

Our courses provide your students with the foundation they need to build ongoing awareness, understanding, and empathy. When we start with inclusion in the classroom, it paves the way for classmates to understand what it means to be a part of a community. When neurodivergent individuals are grouped with neurotypically developing peers, it facilitates positive social interactions, acceptance of differences, and lays a foundation for better awareness and acceptance as they continue through their educational journey together.

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If you’re working with broader age ranges, our course bundles are perfect for you! Choose from our Elementary or Everything bundle and save 17%!

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Good Friend, Inc.'s early elementary school curriculum is intended for kindergarteners as young as 5 years of age.  Contact us for ideas to use with pre-school or early childhood learners.

Good Friend, Inc. knows there is beauty in diversity, there is strength in community and there is magic in inclusion.

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We're here to provide social emotional tools to establish a culture of acceptance in schools and beyond.

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Check out this amazing feedback from educators who have already completed our course!

  • "My entire team thought this program was fantastic. The students (6th grade) were very engaged. They participated and shared some personal information. One of our students with Autism spoke up and she was able to tell her peers a little more about who she is and how she learns. The classroom teachers were appreciative for the program in helping to explain to the students what goes on with some of their friends/peers. Thank you for creating and sharing this resource."

    Sarah Russell, Speech Language Pathologist, Ben Franklin Academy (Highlands Ranch, CO)

  • "What an amazing resource! Good Friend provides age-appropriate lessons, resources and assemblies that promote acceptance and empathy. The resources are engaging and inspirational. They help bring students together in a very meaningful way."

    Dr. Amanda DeSua, School District of Waukesha

  • "It was a great curriculum and very easy to use and follow. Seems like a great tool to be able to spread to more places!! "I have seen some cool moments since I did the curriculum. It opened so many conversations and ways for my students to interact together. Way more attempts at social interactions with our neurodiverse students and a few self awareness things have popped up too!!!"

    Megan Due, Special Education Teacher, Waterloo Intermediate School

Good Friend Academy Supporting Partners

Good Friend Academy, launched in January 2023, was made possible by the following organizations: