Special Focus Perfoming Arts Program

An arts program for schools, camps, and individuals that helps develop the voice, body, social skills, coordination, focus, and sequencing.

Unlocking The Power of Improvisation and the Performing Arts in Special Needs Children and Adults

In 2002, Joseph Schmitz and Elaine A. Clark co-founded Special Focus, a non-profit special educational program specializing in the creative arts. Through their extensive work with students, teachers, and counselors in classrooms and camps, they designed a fun, specific, and entertaining improv training program. This program incorporates the dramatic arts, improvisation, and video exercises to teach math, language, science, and history.

The Special Focus goal:

EDUCATE. EXCITE. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.

Teachers • Students • Parents • Children • Camp Counselors

Download the Special Focus Workbook and Teacher’s Guide arts program to experience how you and your group can develop voice, body, social skills, coordination, focus, and sequencing. See firsthand how the performing arts can transform learning and build confidence in every student.

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Show your appreciation for the free Special Focus Teacher’s Workbook with a donation. Your generous support helps bring the performing arts to students with special needs—boosting confidence, communication, and connection. Together, we can keep these impactful resources free and accessible to all.

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