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Home About Students Academics News Contact More Back to School Welcome to Colmena Academy ABOUT COLMENA ACADEMY While many schools that serve students with disabilities are designed with a one size fits all approach at Colmena we support the principles and values of universal design in education UDE. Colmena staff seek to make all aspects of the educational experience more inclusive for all students. Differentiated Curriculum Differentiated curriculum implementing the common core standards and alternative standards adapted to the instructional level and learning style of each student whether struggling to access fundacional components or achieving years ahead of their grade level. Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC Functional communication support including a language enriched educational environment where students are spoken to with respect and are taught to access alternative communication modalities to allow them to reciprocate language.