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WHY BYNUM SCHOOL?

Since 1984, Bynum School has provided an exceptional educational environment for individuals with disabilities as young as three through adults. Bynum School currently serves 123 students in the Permian Basin. Bynum School’s Preschool-High School Program, accredited by Cognia, helps students grow in academic, life, social, and behavioral skills.

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Bynum School also offers a Vocational Program for adults and teens with special needs by providing individualized educational and independent life skills training. Its Jobsite Training Program has successfully led many students to become productive citizens working in the Permian Basin community.

Amber Lucero

I am beyond grateful for the opportunity for my son to experience all that Bynum School has to offer. He is completing his first year and has made so much progress. He is using more words to communicate and is learning how to utilize his communication device as well. During the beginning of the school year, he tended to isolate himself and preferred to play alone. Now he is social and engages and plays with his classmates. I know he is safe, included, loved, and well taken care of at Bynum School.

Kim Quintero

I highly recommend anyone who has a child with special needs, don't wait. This school has so much to offer including therapy that fits each one of their needs. Not only do they offer all the resources you could possibly think of, but they offer love, and you can see and feel it.

Katie Wilson

We chose Bynum because we want our child to feel just as loved, supported, and encouraged at school as he is at home. His happiness and achievement mean more to us than anything. 

Juliana Chavez

We have gained many benefits as a family by having Noah at Bynum. One is the therapy he is provided to target his specific needs. Another is the experiences he gets to have on very well-planned field trips. Third, and most importantly to us as a family, is Noah's comfort and peace of mind in an understanding and safe learning environment.  The teachers and entire staff make it their mission for your child to reach educational goals and skill development.

MISSION

With God’s grace, Bynum School, remaining committed to the ideals of dignity and respect, will provide personalized educational programs to meet the academic, behavioral, and vocational needs of individuals of all ages with special needs.

VISION

To transform the world’s perspective to see individuals with special needs as God created them.

CORE VALUES

  • NURTURE - Bynum School provides a caring environment where all individuals are challenged and supported in ways that demonstrate an understanding of their needs as learners and human beings.

  • SERVE - Bynum School provides opportunities for students, staff and the community to transform our world through acts of kindness and generosity.

  • HONOR - By recognizing the dignity of every individual, Bynum School cultivates a community where every person is celebrated, respected and valued.

  • GROW - Bynum School fosters a culture of innovation that empowers every individual to reach their fullest potential.

STRATEGIC GOALS

  • Develop an incremental growth model to grow the student population.

  • Establish a process for creating an annual development plan with specific financial and strategic goals.

  • Launch a planned giving program.

  • Achieve 100% active Board committees with volunteer Chairs identified to enhance organizational effectiveness and strategic oversight.

  • Establish intentional relationships with at least five school communities within the Permian Basin to co-create opportunities for students to interact and learn from one another.

  • Campus subsidence issues will be resolved.

  • Develop a comprehensive cost estimate and construction schedule based on the completed architectural program for campus/community expansion, ensuring that the building project aligns with the school's programmatic needs, budgetary constraints, and timeline requirements.

  • Initiate a campaign planning process for campus/community expansion, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive fundraising campaign to support the project’s implementation.

  • Engage a Project Manager/Director of New Projects (paid staff) and a Residential Program Steering Committee (volunteers) to develop the new Residential Program

  • Implement targeted staff retention strategies, including professional development opportunities, to retain and attract quality staff.

  • Develop deeper relationships with families through 1) establishing a family mentoring program (coordinated by AFT), 2) adding to and maintaining the School's memorial garden, and 3) communicating the role and vision of a Bynum Campus Chaplain.

  • Have a pre-vocational program for qualifying post graduate students to have more intensive job coaching and mentoring in their workplace.

  • Host a variety of educational training sessions that target the various needs of each family which could include disability support, nutritional education, mental health and independent living.

  • Increase therapeutic offerings focused on behavioral interventions for 100% of students who qualify for therapy to improve individual performance across social settings for families and students.

  • Evaluate and implement three alternative revenue strategies to increase its overall revenue.

  • Establish a long-range planning committee responsible for updating the campus master plan that guide the campus/community’s growth and development over the next decade.

  • Vocational and Odyssey programs will be financially self-sufficient.

DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION

Bynum School provides employment and admission without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any basis prohibited by law.

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