Welcome to the Illuminate Academy Portal!
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Your one-stop space for everything you need this school year. You'll find it all here, from enrollment forms and extended care sign-ups to newsletters, highlights, and helpful resources.
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Enrollment Forms
Get set for the school year!
Complete all required forms so we can prepare the best support for your learner—emergency contacts, medications, and more in one place.
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ILA Sign-ups
Explore your learner’s interests!
Register for Illuminate Learning Adventures (ILA), our enrichment classes that spark curiosity and creativity outside the core curriculum.
Extended Care
Need a little extra time? We’ve got you.
Sign up for Morning and After Care at either campus. Safe, supportive care before and after the school day so your schedule stays stress-free.
Welcome to Homelife
Homelife Umbrella School
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Looking for a simple, reliable way to homeschool while meeting state requirements? Homelife is a Category 4 umbrella school that provides record-keeping and reporting support for families — and ensures high school students can earn an official diploma.
Ready to learn more? Check out our Homelife Presentation to see how it works and how you can sign up your learner to Homelife Academy today.Â
Click here to learn moreThe Heart Behind the Work
Why We Do What We Do
At Illuminate Academy, our work is grounded in hope, connection, and calm. This section shares the values, vision, and stories that fuel everything we do — reminding us that every learner is worthy, capable, and deeply known.
The Learner Spotlight
Celebrating Growth, One Child at a Time
Each month, we highlight one of our amazing learners — not for being the best or the fastest, but for showing up, trying hard, or making meaningful progress. It’s our way of celebrating the small wins that lead to big growth.
Friends of Illuminate Academy
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At Illuminate Academy, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and joy-filled space to learn and grow. Friends of Illuminate Academy is our nonprofit initiative that helps make this possible by providing scholarships, funding essential resources, and supporting programs that directly impact our learners and families.
Your generosity fuels the mission — helping us keep doors open, expand opportunities, and ensure that every learner feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
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How to Give
Donating is simple and secure. Give your donations through the link below.
Every gift, big or small, makes a lasting difference. Together, we can continue to build strong foundations of regulation, connection, and growth for every child at Illuminate Academy.
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Big Things Are Happening at Illuminate
What to expect for the next school year and introducing you to NEW members of our team to help make your kiddo's experience better.
Autism Clarified Blog
Clarity, not confusion.
Explore thoughtful posts that unpack autism in everyday language—practical insights for parents, educators, and allies.
Make Sundays Inclusive
Faith and inclusion can go hand in hand.
Learn how Illuminate is helping churches create welcoming spaces for neurodivergent kids, and how your family can be supported too. Feel free to recommend to your church!
Autism Clarified Podcast
Real talk for real families.
Listen in for bite-sized episodes that blend research, heart, and hope—made for busy parents navigating the autism journey.
Grants and Assistance
Because every family deserves support.
Explore financial aid options and community grants that help make an Illuminate education possible for every learner.
IA Spirit Wear
Show your Illuminate pride!
Shop tees, hats, and more to represent our community with joy because inclusion looks good on everyone.
Meet Our Founder
Mrs. Jacquelene Nigrelli
Get to know Jacquelene Nigrelli, the heart behind Illuminate Academy. With a passion for neurodivergent learners and a deep belief in family-centered support, she leads our mission to create a school where every child—and every parent—feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
Learn more about Jacquelene
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