What OPTION SCHOOLS INC does

OPTION Schools, Inc. is an international non-profit membership organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, that supports listening and spoken language programs and schools serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Its stated mission is to advance excellence in listening and spoken language education by providing information and support to program and school leaders, while collectively educating the public, professionals, and policy makers about outcomes achievable for deaf and hard of hearing children. The organization maintains a cross-continental footprint spanning Canada, South America, and the United States.

The core offering is a tiered membership structure with four primary products: Regular Membership for operating schools and programs, Partner Membership for supporting organizations, Individual Associate Membership for individual professionals, and a University Partner Program for higher education institutions. Supporting services include research and resource dissemination (publications, presentations, quality standards), family education materials covering early identification, hearing milestones, and communication options, and a career opportunities service that connects professionals with positions at member programs. Distribution is primarily digital via the organization's website portal, Facebook, and Instagram, supplemented by an annual meeting for member engagement.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues at tiered price points (pricing not publicly disclosed), donations, and career/employment listing services. The organization operates with a lean 1-10 employee team and is governed by a volunteer executive board, currently structured for the 2026-2028 cycle. No venture, private equity, or institutional investor ownership is indicated; the entity is independently structured as a non-profit with no parent company.

Name

OPTION SCHOOLS INC

Legal name

OPTION Schools, Inc.

Website

https://optionschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OPTION Schools, Inc. is an international non-profit membership organization that supports listening and spoken language programs and schools for children who are deaf or hard of hearing across Canada, South America, and the U.S., offering tiered memberships, research resources, and family education services.

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Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Deaf education programs
• Listening spoken language
• Special education membership
• Hearing loss support
• Non-profit education network

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Revenue generated from various membership tiers including Regular Membership, Individual Associate Membership, and Partner Membership. Members pay fees to belong to the international organization of listening and spoken language programs.

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Core offering

OPTION Schools, Inc. operates a membership-based international non-profit network that supports listening and spoken language (LSL) programs and schools serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing across Canada, South America, and the United States. It sells tiered memberships (Regular, Partner, Individual Associate, University Partner) and provides quality standards, research publications, family education materials (early identification, hearing milestones, communication options), and career opportunity listings to its member programs and the broader LSL community.

Product overview

OPTION Schools, Inc. is a membership-based international non-profit organization that operates listening and spoken language programs and schools for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The organization offers a portfolio of membership programs including Regular Membership for schools/programs, Partner Membership, Individual Associate Membership, and University Partner status. Supporting services include research and resource dissemination, family education materials covering early identification, hearing milestones, and communication options, as well as career opportunity services for professionals in the field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Membership Membership tier for schools and programs operating listening and spoken language education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Members gain access to the OPTION network, resources, and collective advocacy.
• Partner Membership
• Individual Associate Membership
• University Partner Program
• Research & Resources Services
• Family Resources
• OPTION Program Career Opportunities

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Technology focussed No

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/optionschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/optionschoolsinc

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Investors

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Investments

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