PARTNERSHIPS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Beyond the Blackboard - https://www.beyondtheblackboard.com/ - Beyond the Blackboard is an excellent store and resource for teachers, parents, and students. Specializing primarily in younger learners up to 18, they also offer tremendous resources for everything from local workshops, online events, sales, holiday and birthday gifts, and so much more. If you’re a teacher and you need something right away for your class tomorrow, look no further than visiting their physical locations for all your educational needs.

Brilliant Student - https://www.brilliantstudent.cn/ - Brilliant Student is based in Xiangyang, Hubei, China. They are one of our official partners in China and we do significant teaching work with their students. Our online teaching and schooling together with them has been successful since its inception, and has now continued for more than three years up through the present and beyond. Many of their students have experienced considerable growth and noticeable improvement in their English abilities after taking our lessons; sometimes in less than three months. ULTIMATE Academy has been extremely happy to help in that capacity, and are proud of our dozens of students who have increased their confidence and competence in using English.

CETL (Center for Teacher Effectiveness) - http://www.ucdenver.edu/faculty_staff/faculty/center-for-faculty-development/CETL/Pages/default.aspx - CETL is a department within University of Colorado at Denver dedicated to providing resources and training to develop better teachers and teaching practices.

Denver Academy - https://www.denveracademy.org/ - Denver Academy is a premier private school in Denver distinguished by its unique approach to learning, and providing a differentiated curriculum based on different student learning types. It has proven to be especially effective for students who struggle with learning because of challenges such as dyslexia or ADD/ADHD. We also highly recommend their extra curricular and summer programs which are also open to register for, even as non-Denver Academy students.

Emily Griffith Technical College and Opportunity School - http://www.emilygriffith.edu/ - Denver’s premier Technical College boasts the greatest resources for vocational learning, including plumbing, electrician, welding, auto mechanic, and many more.

Early College of Arvada (ECA) - https://ecarvada.org/ - The Early College of Arvada first opened in 2008. Over the past 10 years, we’ve developed a reputation of successfully preparing students for their futures. Our partnerships with University Colorado Denver and Front Range Community College have grown exponentially over the past years and has proven to be a successful pathway to earning college credits prior to high school graduation. With the support of local postsecondary institutions and our community, we pride ourselves on preparing our students for a bright, successful future.

Golden Music - https://goldenmusic.co/ - Located in Lakewood after years of doing business in Golden, not only do they have the best selection of stringed instruments in Denver (their specialty), but they also offer music lessons from a stable of outstanding musician educators. They also hold summer camps and workshops frequently, so it’s always good to check back in from time to time.

Integral Steps - https://www.integralsteps.org/ - Run under the competent, dynamic leadership of teaching and music education extraordinaire, Emma Shubin, also an accomplished performing musician for woodwinds, her school combines music, dance, and other educational techniques for her students. They also offer special camps, lessons, workshops, tutoring, and constantly travel inside and out of state for educational and music gatherings abroad.

Silver Strings Academy - http://www.silverstringsacademy.com/ - Offering simply the best and finest music lessons in Jefferson County Colorado, and based out of the Westminster and Arvada areas of Northwest Metro Denver. Karen Lauffer established the school in 2009 hoping to bring a dedicated Suzuki program to Denver, and it has only grown since. Highly recommended for aspiring strings players, whether just starting or advanced, especially if pursuing violin, viola, or cello, among others.

TEFL.COM - http://www.tefl.com/ - Simply the best single website on the internet for English speakers to look for English teaching jobs abroad. Dave’s ESL Cafe is noteworthy as well, but TEFL.com provides the best access, information, and content for looking for jobs and applying. We have used it ourselves and recommended it to many students and clients who were looking for working abroad opportunities. This is your first and best resource for finding the perfect English teaching job abroad.