The Aurora School, a caring educational community with diversity at its core, challenges each student to achieve personal excellence in academics, communication, thinking skills, emotional intelligence and life planning in order to become a self-directed, contributing member of society. 

Using the latest scientifically-based behavioral techniques, academic curricula, and technology, students and their families are active partners in their individualized education programs with respect for students of all abilities. Aurora, in a collaborative partnership with our community, works to integrate students with peers while focusing on foundational skills.  Our collaborative approach strives to serve the needs of our students, their families, and the needs of our community. 

Aurora was founded by parents in cooperation with The Arc of Loudoun (Larc).  The founders endeavored to create a school that was a viable option for students who were unable to reach their potential in the public school system or in a traditional classroom setting.