New Leaf Academy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Craig Christiansen, Christy Christiansen |
| Headquarters | Bend , United States |
| Products | Therapeutic boarding school services for female students aged 10 to 15 |
| Website | newleafacademy |
New Leaf Academy operates as a private therapeutic boarding school located in Bend, Oregon, serving female students aged 10 to 15. The institution is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and holds membership in the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).
In recent times, both New Leaf Academy and its former facility in North Carolina have been subject to accusations involving corporate malpractice and abuse of authority. Additionally, alumni have reported experiencing both physical and emotional mistreatment at the hands of staff members.
History
Established in 1997 by Craig and Christy Christiansen, New Leaf Academy of Oregon was acquired by Aspen Education Group in 2004, which managed the school until 2011. In March 2011, Aspen declared a reorganization plan that included the closure of New Leaf Academy of Oregon along with several other programs. By June of the same year, the original founders, Craig and Christy Christiansen, regained ownership and resumed management of the academy.
North Carolina campus
The Hendersonville, North Carolina branch of New Leaf Academy was launched in 2005 and remained operational until June 2010. Following this, Aspen introduced The Talisman School at that site in August 2010, focusing on youth diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and other autism spectrum conditions. The director from the North Carolina campus moved on to lead Lake House Academy. Students still enrolled were relocated either to New Leaf Academy in Oregon or to Aspen's Bromley Brook School located in Vermont. These programs were also included in Aspen's 2011 restructuring closures.