Center for Excellence
Empowering Every Child to Thrive
The Center for Excellence in Anaconda, Montana, is a private school dedicated to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential. Through personalized education and therapeutic support, we ensure your child receives the care and learning they deserve.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Jennifer Wihlborg
Service DirectorCall: 406-529-1357 or
Email: jwihlborg@aware-inc.org
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About the Center for Excellence
A Safe and Supportive Space for Every Child
Since 2014, AWARE’s Center for Excellence has been nurturing diverse learners by combining individualized education with a therapeutic approach. Located in Anaconda, Montana, our school provides access to modern classrooms, advanced learning tools, and on-site therapy to help children succeed academically and socially.
Personalized Education for Every Child
Learning That Meets Your Child’s Unique Needs
At the Center for Excellence, every student receives a personalized educational plan tailored to their strengths. Core subjects like math, science, reading, and art are taught using state-of-the-art tools like Smart Boards and iPads. We ensure your child gets the individual attention they deserve to thrive academically and socially.
A Vision for Inclusion and Growth
Empowering Students of All Abilities
Our mission is to create an inclusive and dignified learning environment where all students—whether or not they have an IEP—can thrive. Through a strength-based approach and trauma-informed discipline, we build trust and respect, preparing students for graduation and beyond.
Facilities Designed for Success
A Campus Built with Your Child in Mind
Our campus features four classrooms, a gymnasium, a lunchroom, and landscaped outdoor spaces with a picnic shelter, gardens, and activity fields. Kids enjoy basketball courts, swing sets, tetherball, and a full-sized sports field, fostering physical health and social interaction.
School-Based Mental Health Pilot
Innovating Mental Health Services in Schools
The Center for Excellence transitioned to a private school-based mental health pilot in fall 2022 to address the growing need for mental health services in Montana. This program serves as a model for expanding similar initiatives statewide, helping students and communities thrive.
Accreditation by Cognia
A Trusted Education Backed by Accreditation
AWARE’s Center for Excellence is accredited through Cognia, a global network of educators dedicated to strengthening schools. This accreditation ensures that our programs meet rigorous educational standards, with credentials widely recognized by colleges and universities across the U.S. and internationally.
During the accreditation review, Cognia highlighted AWARE’s strengths in fostering a Culture of Learning, where collaboration, passion, and support are at the forefront. Additional areas such as Leadership for Learning, Engagement for Learning, and Growth for Learning were also highly praised.
Jennifer Wihlborg
Mental Health Residential Service Director
Call: 406-563-8117 or
Email: jwihlborg@Aware-inc.org
Ann Campbell
Program Coordinator
Call: 406-536-7059 or
Email: acampbell@Aware-inc.org