Nightly homework assignments are also individualized based on the specific needs and goals of each student. The focus of the Learning Center goes beyond academics. The program also focuses on the life skills training needed for success in all areas of life, such as decision making skills, anger management, self-respect, and much more. Core values are taught in a daily Bible class, modeled by all staff, and are the basis for all decisions within the classroom. The school is an integral part of a comprehensive effort to equip each student with the life-skills necessary to become responsible, independent individuals.
Teachers work closely with house-parents and counselors to monitor progress and address problems.
This cooperative work environment, in which all staff share the same values, enables Hope Harbor to hold children accountable. The school employs teachers who are accredited by the Oklahoma Department of Education. The director of the program has a masters in education and over twenty years experience working with students who have academic and behavioral problems. With this in mind, education continues to be an integral part of Hope Harbor. A special school was first implemented in 1979 to address the unique academic and behavior needs of Hope Harbor residents.