WELCOME TO ACADEMIA VERITAS NOVA

Florida Private School • Arizona Online Learning Program • ESA/FES-UA/PEP Accepted • Serving Students Nationwide

Over 1,500 students served — and growing.

A New Standard in Personalized Classical Education

Mastery-Based. Neurodivergent-Safe. Fully Personalized Learning.

At AVN, students receive individually tailored instruction, mastery-based progress,
and a values-driven education built on truth, virtue, and excellence.

We combine classical learning, modern cognitive science, and human mentorship
to create a school designed for one purpose:
to give every learner the education they were meant to have.

Funding Information

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Founding Family Enrollment — Now Open

Limited to the first 40 students.
Students 1–20: 40% off first month + 20% off Year 1 tuition Students 21–40: 20% off Year 1 tuition All Founding Families: Lifetime price lock on enrolled service level
Founding Family positions are assigned at Packet 2 signature. Continuous enrollment required to maintain status.

Personalized Mastery Instruction

Every student receives personalized check-ins, pod instruction, and a customized learning path.

Progression is based on mastery — not age, pacing guides, or state timelines.

Classical Foundations, Modern Science

Rooted in truth, logic, virtue, and timeless classical learning —

strengthened by modern cognitive science, memory techniques, and high-performance coaching.

Certified Instruction, Real-World Outcomes

Certified educator. Fully individualized plan.

Support with state funding, scholarships, and personalized advancement.

A school built around the future — not outdated systems.

Meet Your Educator

Heather Arciero, M.Ed.

Founder • Lead Educator • Mastery Specialist

Heather is a certified, highly experienced educator with over 16+ years of teaching expertise across multiple grade levels, learning styles, and student needs. She has taught in public schools, private programs, and specialized settings — helping over 1,500 students achieve breakthroughs in confidence, academics, and personal growth.

Credentials & Experience

Education

M.S. Special Education, Autism Concentration
B.S. Special & Childhood Education (Summa Cum Laude)
B.A. Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude)

Certifications

7 Professional Teaching Certifications (NY & FL)
Exceptional Student Education (K–12) • Elementary Education (K–6)
Mathematics (7–12) • Students With Disabilities (Birth–9)

Specialized Training

IEP/504 development and compliance
Literacy, math foundations, and differentiated instruction
Experienced in neurodiverse, twice-exceptional & gifted student pathways
Expert curriculum designer & mastery model practitioner
Eligible for multiple state funding programs (AZ • FL)

Experience

16+ years teaching • 1,500+ students served
Former Director of Education
Former Director of Student Services
Virtual instruction since 2018

Teaching Philosophy

“Every learner deserves an education that honors their mind, supports their character, and unlocks their potential. AVN exists to make that possible.”

Heather believes that no student is “behind” — only untailored.
She sees each learner as a whole person — with unique strengths, challenges, motivations, and ways of processing the world.

Her teaching philosophy blends:

Classical virtues and timeless academic foundations
Modern cognitive science, memory strategies, and executive function training
Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-aware teaching practices
Personalized mentorship and individualized guidance

She creates a learning environment built on clarity, encouragement, structure, and compassion — helping students develop mastery, confidence, self-discipline, and a genuine love of learning.

What Makes Heather Different

Her instructional approach blends:

Classical learning foundations
Modern cognitive science & memory strategies
Mastery-based progression
Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-aware teaching
Customized lesson design

Her instructional approach blends structure with personalization, helping students achieve breakthroughs in confidence, academics, and personal growth.

Funding & Tuition Assistance (FL & AZ)

Accepts: Arizona ESA• Florida FES-UA • Florida PEP

At Academia Veritas Nova, every family deserves access to a personalized, mastery-based education.
We help parents secure the state scholarships and learning funds available to them, and we guide you through the entire process — from eligibility to approval.

Current States We Serve (2025–2026)

Arizona — Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
AVN provides Online Learning Program services and tutoring support through our Arizona-registered entities.

Current Funding Eligibility:

Tutoring and instructional services are reimbursable through ESA
Families pay and submit for reimbursement through ClassWallet
Funding amounts vary by student profile and approved service categories

Florida — FES-UA & PEP. PEP approval pending
FES-UA $9,000–$18,000; PEP $8,000–$10,000 per student, per year, depending on needs.
Covers personalized learning, enrichment, and personalized check-ins and pod instruction.

How AVN Supports Families

Full eligibility review
Step-by-step application assistance
Guidance for ESA / FES approval
Learning plan creation
ClassWallet / MyScholarShop support
Ensuring families receive maximum possible funding

Our Commitment

We walk with you through every step — so your learner has access to the education they deserve.

Check My Eligibility

Apply for ESA/FES Funding

The AVN Mastery Model

At Academia Veritas Nova, learning is not measured by age, pacing guides, or deadlines -
it is measured by mastery: genuine understanding, skill, and readiness.

Learn About the Mastery Model

Each student follows a personalized pathway built on:

1. Mastery-Based Progression

Students advance only when they have truly mastered a concept.
No rushing. No falling behind.
Just real, meaningful learning.

2. Classical Foundations

Logic, language, philosophy, and reasoning form the heart of the curriculum — giving students the intellectual tools that built civilizations.

3. Cognitive Science & Modern Learning

We apply research-backed methods including memory techniques, spaced repetition, executive function training, and personalized learning cycles.

4. Personalized instruction

Personalized Instruction — Every learner receives individualized check-ins, small-group pods, and direct guidance tailored to their learning profile.

Instruction is delivered through small-group learning pods (4-16 students), study halls, and personalized check-ins — not traditional tutoring. This model maximizes learning while building collaboration skills.

5. Whole-Person Development

Students grow not only in academics, but in character, confidence, emotional skills, decision-making, and self-discipline.

Our Promise

Your learner will not be pushed through or held back.
They will be guided, supported, and developed — as a whole human being.

Programs & Services

AVN offers full-time mastery learning, part-time academic support, SPED programs, neurodivergent-first pathways,

and personalized check-ins with pod-based instruction.

Initium — Entry/Foundations (~20 hrs/month, $300-$600)

Via Nova — Standard (~40 hrs/month, $950-$1,500)

Claritas — High-Touch (~60 hrs/month, $2,100-$2,600)

Ascensus — Full-Time Academy (75+ hrs/month, $3,300-$4,100+)

Learn more about our programs

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WELCOME TO ACADEMIA VERITAS NOVA

Over 1,500 students served — and growing.

A New Standard in Personalized Classical Education

Founding Family Enrollment — Now Open

Personalized Mastery Instruction

Classical Foundations, Modern Science

Certified Instruction, Real-World Outcomes

Meet Your Educator

Heather Arciero, M.Ed.

Credentials & Experience

Teaching Philosophy

What Makes Heather Different

Funding & Tuition Assistance (FL & AZ)

Accepts: Arizona ESA• Florida FES-UA • Florida PEP

Current States We Serve (2025–2026)

How AVN Supports Families

Our Commitment

The AVN Mastery Model

1. Mastery-Based Progression

2. Classical Foundations

3. Cognitive Science & Modern Learning

4. Personalized instruction

5. Whole-Person Development

Our Promise

Programs & Services

ACADEMIA VERITAS NOVA LLC

Florida Private School •Arizona Online Learning Program •Serving Students Nationwide

A New Standard in Human Education
Lux Veritatis Novae

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WELCOME TO ACADEMIA VERITAS NOVA

Over 1,500 students served — and growing.

A New Standard in Personalized Classical Education

Founding Family Enrollment — Now Open

Personalized Mastery Instruction

Classical Foundations, Modern Science

Certified Instruction, Real-World Outcomes

Meet Your Educator

Heather Arciero, M.Ed.

Credentials & Experience

Teaching Philosophy

What Makes Heather Different

Funding & Tuition Assistance (FL & AZ)

Accepts: Arizona ESA• Florida FES-UA • Florida PEP

Current States We Serve (2025–2026)

How AVN Supports Families

Our Commitment

The AVN Mastery Model

1. Mastery-Based Progression

2. Classical Foundations

3. Cognitive Science & Modern Learning

4. Personalized instruction

5. Whole-Person Development

Our Promise

Programs & Services

ACADEMIA VERITAS NOVA LLC

Florida Private School •Arizona Online Learning Program •Serving Students Nationwide

A New Standard in Human Education Lux Veritatis Novae

Quick Links

A New Standard in Human Education
Lux Veritatis Novae