Brightmont Academy Marks Special Education Day and Calls for Dedicated Teachers

December 1, 2025

Private School Specializing in One-to-One Instruction for 1st-12th Grade Students


National — In recognition of Special Education Day, Brightmont Academy is celebrating the educators who dedicate their careers to empowering students with unique learning needs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 7.3 million students in the United States receive special education services, accounting for roughly 15% of all public-school students. These students benefit greatly from individualized attention, compassionate instruction, and specialized support—core values that Brightmont Academy provides through its one-to-one teaching model.


One educator who embodies this commitment is Carol Buresh, Special Education Administrator at Brightmont’s Barrington campus. Buresh has played a vital role in ensuring that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive the tailored support they deserve. “I work mostly behind the scenes, supporting students with an IEP and their teachers. I interact with students and staff, as well as their home school personnel. I help with placement and intake for District students, attend meetings, complete paperwork, and ensure compliance.”


Buresh began her journey with Brightmont working virtually with students in Seattle before transitioning to support Illinois campuses. Beyond her administrative responsibilities, she also oversees professional development for special education teachers. “The people at Brightmont are what make it special,” she added. “Barbara, the Barrington Campus Director, has assembled such a great group of teachers. While I’m often behind the scenes, I love coming in weekly to interact with the students. It’s all about relationships!”


Brightmont is currently seeking dedicated special education teachers to join its growing team, especially at campuses in Illinois and Arizona. “The atmosphere here is so positive, and it’s a flexible schedule,” said Buresh. “As a special ed teacher at Brightmont, you get the best of most worlds - little lesson planning but a lot of ability to modify and individualize instruction. There is very little IEP and related paperwork, as I do most of it. There are a lot of opportunities to get to know students, build a relationship with them, and help to move them forward and see improvements.” Brightmont Academy’s model allows educators to focus on what matters most—personalized teaching and student growth—without the burdens often associated with large classroom environments.


Brightmont Academy is located in nine states and is currently accepting enrollments.


Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. One experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning session. Customized full-time programs and individual courses are offered for grades 1-12. Students can also receive individualized tutoring for all 1-12 subjects, study skills, and test prep. Brightmont Academy has served thousands of students since 1999 and has 21 campuses in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Washington. For more information call 1-888-521-0887 or visit: www.brightmontacademy.com.


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