Our Vision for Autism Education
“To create a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind autism-focused charter school in Texas that sets the gold standard nationwide.”
The Thrive Mission
“To cultivate a high-quality, innovative environment where children with autism have access to the services and support they need to thrive.”
Thrive Center for Success’ Charter School Philosophy
At Thrive, we know that children with autism learn best when they are supported emotionally, academically, and socially. Our charter school philosophy is grounded in:
Low student-to-teacher ratios
for personalized instruction
Highly trained staff
with expertise in autism education
Customized academic pathways
to meet students where they are
Programas personalizados
Thrive se adapta a todos los niveles del espectro autista.
Ofrecemos apoyo personalizado a través de tres programas:; Académicos, transiciones y fundamentos, atendiendo las necesidades específicas de cada estudiante.
Académicos
Los alumnos demuestran su potencial para alcanzar el éxito académico en su nivel de grado gracias a un programa individualizado centrado en los TEKS. Se benefician del trabajo en pareja y de la enseñanza en grupos reducidos, y están preparados para participar en el aprendizaje en grupo.
Transiciones
Introduce el aprendizaje académico basado en TEKS al tiempo que proporciona el apoyo y las intervenciones adecuadas. Los alumnos obtienen mejores resultados con programas individualizados modificados y diferenciados, se benefician del aprendizaje independiente y están preparados para participar en clases en grupos reducidos.
Fundamentos
Se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales, como la comunicación verbal y la atención, que favorecen la preparación para el aprendizaje académico. Los alumnos se benefician de un entorno altamente estructurado y requieren programas intensivos e individualizados con un plan de estudios académico modificado.
Our Beautiful Campus in Magnolia, TX
Our Magnolia autism school campus was designed with student needs in mind:
Sensory-friendly spaces, including a dedicated sensory room
Full-size gymnasium for PE and movement programs
Safe outdoor play spaces for social and physical growth
Full-size gymnasium for PE and movement programs
Computer training labs for technology skills
Therapy rooms for one-on-one and small-group support
Future growth through new additions and construction
Our History
Ofrecemos apoyo personalizado a través de tres programas:; Académicos, transiciones y fundamentos, atendiendo las necesidades específicas de cada estudiante.
2019
Lack of Support in ABA Programs
Founder & Executive Director, Elizabeth Goldsmith was desperate for better solutions for her son, Sean, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age. Thrive With Autism 501c3 was formed with the intention of applying to open an autism-focused charter school
2021
Applied for Texas Charter School Accreditation
Thrive With Autism’s charter application was approved by Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education, becoming the first autism-focused charter school approved in the state of Texas.
2022
Thrive Opens Its Doors
Thrive Center for Success opened its doors serving 85 students Kindergarten through 5th grade in a leased space with plans to add a grade level each year.
2023
New Campus
Thrive acquired its own building in Magnolia, allowing for space to accommodate future growth.
2025
Expansion
Thrive expanded to add 14 new classrooms including a CTE lab, music room, STEAM lab, and a large multipurpose room to serve their 180 students, kindergarten through 8th grade.
2026
Second Campus
Thrive plans to open its upper school during the 2026-2027 school year, as well as potentially a second campus in the Houston area.
Governance, Leadership, and Compliance
Learn more about the people and standards that guide Thrive:
Leadership & Staff
Meet our educators, therapists, and administrators.
Consejo de Administración
See who leads and governs Thrive.
Información pública
Review compliance and accreditation updates.