Life Centered Education
Escuela Bella Vista’s Life Centered Education (LCE) program is designed to support students with moderate to significant learning needs by developing the practical skills they need to thrive beyond school. The program focuses on functional academics, independence, social development, and vocational skills to help students prepare for adult life.
Rather than focusing solely on traditional academic concepts, LCE applies reading, writing, and mathematics to meaningful, real-life situations. Students also develop communication and social skills, functional routines, independence, and workplace readiness. Through individualized instruction and real-world learning experiences, the program prepares students for greater independence, meaningful employment, and life beyond EBV.
Meet our LCE Teacher
Ms. Andrea Machado
(LCE Teacher)
Ms. Andrea Machado, is a child and adolescent psychologist, whose mission is to provide targeted, individualized support through the LCE (Life Centered Education) Program for special needs students. The program offers tailored sessions with Ms. Andrea for targeted subjects. Close collaboration with classroom teachers is the central approach, ensuring that observed student strengths, growth areas, and upcoming class projects or topics are seamlessly reinforced during ELA and Math lessons. As one of few international schools offering such a program, EBV is proud to be at the forefront of inclusion, empowering all learners to achieve personal, academic, and social-emotional success.
For questions or to coordinate support, please contact: machadoa@ebv.org.ve