The mission of the Plaza Academy is to transform the lives of Kansas City’s at-risk youth so they do not become another statistic. The Plaza Academy delivers a comprehensive treatment model to our students and their families throughout the entire year. The treatment model is comprised of cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management training, adolescent strategies on impulse control and self-management, and a variety of special education accommodations and interventions. Therapeutic services are delivered in family counseling, private adolescent therapy sessions, and adolescent group counseling. We provide individualized academic, therapeutic, and civic education in an ownership-based environment that empowers our non-traditional learners to graduate high school and become successful young adults.