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Copper Canyon Academy – Sedona Sky Academy

Name: Sedona Sky Academy

DBA: Sedona Sky Academy

Additional Name(s): Sedona Sky Academy Middle School, Sedona Sky Academy High School, Copper Canyon Academy (former)

Status: Open

Founded: 1998 as Copper Canyon Academy and later in 2014 as Sedona Sky Academy

Religious Affiliation(s): Nonsectarian

Owner: Privately owned by Tammy Behrmann

Founder(s): Copper Canyon Academy was founded by Tammy Behrmann, Darren Prince, and Patty Bowman original in 1998. It later closed and was reopened as Sedona Sky Academy by Tammy and Darren under Family Help and Wellness

Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), Cognia/AdvancED, NIPSA

Licensure: Licensed as a child behavioral health facility with the Arizona Department of Health Services

Address: 3090 E Coronado Trail, Rimrock, AZ 86335

Additional Address: 1200 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

Capacity: 48

Genders: Girls

Age Range: 11-17

Facility Type: Therapeutic Boarding School

Does the program have a level/phase system? Yes

Are phases/levels tied to privileges? Yes

What are the educational requirements for staff? High School Diploma

Phone Number(s): 928-282-3072, 928-567-1322

Website: https://www.sedonasky.org/

NPI Codes: https://npidb.org/organizations/residential_treatment/residential-treatment-facility-emotionally-disturbed-children_322d00000x/1972923472.aspx

Percentage of Private Pay Students: 90%

Percentage of School Funded Students: 10%

Copper Canyon Academy - Sedona Sky Academy

Title	Date	Link	Archive	Tags	Type
Seen 'n Heard - May, 2000 Issue (page 2)	2000-05				News
ReportCitations (1).pdf	2/22/2019			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	DHS Records
ReportCitations (2).pdf	3/10/2020			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	DHS Records
ReportCitations (3).pdf	4/8/2021			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	DHS Records
Licensing Services Facilities Report.pdf	7/18/2021			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	DHS Records
Dr Phil - "My Teen Can't Stand My Husband"	5/2/2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Media
Dr Phil - "The Hunt for Amanda"	8/16/2006			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Media
Seen N Heard - March 2004	3/1/2004			[{'tag': 'Academy at Swift River'}, {'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Ascent Wilderness'}, {'tag': 'Aspen Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Bridges Boys Academy'}, {'tag': 'CEDU'}, {'tag': 'California'}, {'tag': 'Colorado'}, {'tag': 'Colorado Boys Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Elevations RTC'}, {'tag': 'Fireside Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Florida'}, {'tag': 'Hope Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Idaho'}, {'tag': 'Island View'}, {'tag': 'John Dewey Academy'}, {'tag': 'King George School'}, {'tag': 'Massachusetts'}, {'tag': 'Montana'}, {'tag': 'NAWA Academy'}, {'tag': 'New Hampshire'}, {'tag': 'New Hampton School'}, {'tag': 'New Mexico'}, {'tag': 'North Carolina'}, {'tag': 'Oregon'}, {'tag': 'Peninsula Village'}, {'tag': 'Phoenix Outdoor'}, {'tag': 'SUWS of the Carolinas, Inc'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}, {'tag': 'Star Meadows Academy'}, {'tag': 'Stonesoup School'}, {'tag': 'Tennessee'}, {'tag': 'Utah'}, {'tag': 'Vermont'}, {'tag': 'Villa Santa Maria'}, {'tag': 'Village Behavioral Health'}, {'tag': 'Visions Adolescent Treatment Program'}, {'tag': 'Wisdom Ranch School'}]	News
Seen 'n Heard - Feb, 1999 Issue (page 2)	2/1/1999			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': "Asberger's Syndrome Schools"}, {'tag': 'Aspen Achievement Academy'}, {'tag': 'Aspen Education Group'}, {'tag': 'Aspen Ranch'}, {'tag': 'CEDU'}, {'tag': 'California'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Montana'}, {'tag': 'New Hampshire'}, {'tag': 'Second Nature Wilderness'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}, {'tag': 'Texas'}, {'tag': 'The Brown Schools'}, {'tag': 'Utah'}, {'tag': 'Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch'}]	News
How Effective are Tactics Used on TV Shows to Treat Troubled Teens?	1/25/2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Axios Youth Community'}, {'tag': 'CEDU'}, {'tag': 'Colorado'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Mount Bachelor Academy'}, {'tag': 'Oregon'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Abused teens take aim at Lifetime reality show	1/10/2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Axios Youth Community'}, {'tag': 'Colorado'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
The Trouble with Lifetimeâ€™s â€œTeen Troubleâ€ and Josh Shipp	1/28/2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
CCA Staff Member Randy Young Investigated for sexual relationship with student, Arrested, Charged with Child Porn	9/9/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
The 'trouble' with Lifetime's 'Teen Trouble' & Josh Shipp	1/27/2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Back in the saddle: Siblings Behrmann and Prince return to run girls academy in BC	4/27/2014			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Copper Canyon Academy Has Closed Its Doors	11/3/2015			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Copper Canyon Academy Announces Opening of Middle School	8/4/2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Aspen Education Group Announces Acquisition of Copper Canyon Academy in Arizona	11/6/2002			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
COPPER CANYON ACADEMY	4/4/2005			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Dr Phil: Taking the Next Step: How to be a better parent				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Utah treatment center sued after boys engaged in sex acts in seclusion room	8/27/2019			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Teen Trouble' sent FIVE teens to programs with serious allegations of abuse	1/31/2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Nick News "Kids in Rehab" Episode	10/16/2009			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
Ex-Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn Photos	2/19/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
The Randy Young Story	4/4/2015			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	News
The Marathon Workshop	2/1/1998			[{'tag': 'Aspen Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Benchmark Transitions'}, {'tag': 'CEDU Schools'}, {'tag': 'California'}, {'tag': 'Cascade School'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Crater Lake School'}, {'tag': 'Cross Creek Manor'}, {'tag': 'Hidden Lake Academy'}, {'tag': 'Jamaica'}, {'tag': 'Lifespring Seminars'}, {'tag': 'Montana'}, {'tag': 'Montana Academy'}, {'tag': 'Mount Bachelor Academy'}, {'tag': 'Northstar Expeditions'}, {'tag': 'Oregon'}, {'tag': 'Paradise Cove'}, {'tag': 'Samoa'}, {'tag': 'Spring Creek Lodge'}, {'tag': 'Spring Ridge Academy'}, {'tag': 'Swift River Academy'}, {'tag': 'Synanon'}, {'tag': 'Tranquility Bay'}]	News
Old Copper Canyon Website				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Documents
Copper Canyon Archived Website	2006			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Documents
Copper Canyon Academy The Four Levels Archived Website	2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Documents
Copper Canyon Academy FAQs Archived	2014			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Documents
Copper Canyon Academy Report by HEAL				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
Sedona Sky Academy Wiki				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
This is a staff list for Sedona Sky Academy in Lake Montezuma, AZ				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
Sedona Sky Academy				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
Copper Canyon Academy (1998-2014) Lake Montezuma, AZ				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
Sedona Sky Academy (2014-present) Rimrock, AZ				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Program Info
Asset Purchase Agreement for Turn-About Ranch, Island View RTC, Copper Canyon Academy, Aspen Insitute for Behavioral Assessment, Aspen Education Group	3/7/2014			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Island View'}, {'tag': 'Turn About Ranch'}, {'tag': 'Utah'}]	Public Records
Owner of Copper Canyon Opens up a New Facility for Boys	9/1/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
NATSAP Copper Canyon Academy Listing	2010			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
COPPER CANYON ACADEMY				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
about cca	2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
CCA Survivors Speak Out	11/19/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
warnings	2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
CCA Survivors Speak Out	11/19/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
cca contract review	2013			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
you're reading...	11/19/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
Welcome to CCA Survivors	9/7/2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
Dr Phil: "My Teen Can't Stand My Husband"	8/22/2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
Dr Phil: Follow-Ups	9/22/2006			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
Dr Phil: The Hunt for Amanda	8/16/2006			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
HELP YOUR CHILD BY NOT SENDING THEM AWAY...				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Random
Brittany at Copper Canyon Academy	1/16/2021			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
A testamonial from a former student (Sedona Sky Academy)	2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
MM from Copper Canyon Academy.pdf	2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
MH from Copper Canyon Academy.pdf	2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
B of Copper Canyon Academy.pdf	2010			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
LH from Copper Canyon Academy.pdf	2009			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
BV from Copper Canyon Academy.pdf	2010			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
Copper Canyon Survivors				[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ anonymous 3	2010			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ anonymous 2	2006			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ anonymous 6	2011			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ blayke	2010			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ cjp	2004			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
survivor survey â€“ kinderly m.	2012			[{'tag': 'Arizona'}, {'tag': 'Copper Canyon Academy'}, {'tag': 'Sedona Sky Academy'}]	Survivor Stories
Opinion & Essays - Feb, 1998 Issue #50	1998-02				News
New Perspectives - Feb, 1998 Issue #50	1998-02				News
Seen 'n Heard - Feb, 1999 Issue (page 2)	1999-02				News
Schools & Program Visits - Sept, 2000 Issue #73	2000-09				News
Seen 'n Heard - May, 2000 Issue (page 2)	2000-05				News
Seen 'n Heard - July 2001 Issue (page 1)	2001-07				News
Asset Purchase Agreement	2014-03-07				Public Records
Copper Hills youth Center experience	2022-04-28				Random
My experience at Sedona Sky Academy	2022-05-15				Survivor Stories
Rancho Valmora and Copper Canyon survivor here. Finally a psychologist but feeling like I need to do more...help?	2016				Survivor Stories
What kids who went to Copper Canyon Academy had to say about their experience there	2013				Random
Citations to Copper Canyon Academy, a 'troubled teen' facility owned by Aspen Educational Group	2013				Random
Tell Josh Shipp, host and producer of Lifetime's "Teen Trouble", what you think about him sending a teen to Aspen's Copper Canyon Academy	2013				Random
New Lifetime Channel “Teen Trouble” Show to Feature Aspen's Copper Canyon Academy	2013				Random
New Lifetime Channel “Teen Trouble” Show to Feature Copper Canyon Academy Therapeutic Boarding School as Treatment Solution	2012-11-02				News
Anyone go to Copper Canyon Academy in 2006-2007? Trying to remember a therapists name.	2022				Random
Copper Canyon Academy/Sedona Sky Academy survivors.	2021				Random
Copper canyon academy (Sedona sky now renamed).. any survivors from there?	2021				Random
Sedona Sky Academy (formerly called Copper Canyon Academy	2021				Random
I know this is a long shot but did anyone go to Copper Canyon Academy? Myself and about 20 other girls are trying to compile our experiences experiences we had there for a potential lawsuit.	2019				Random
The Places That Stole Me	2021-09-20				Survivor Stories
My former program's Facebook page (Sedona Sky Academy) is such a scam.	2021				Random
FREE THE GIRLS OF SEDONA SKY ACADEMY. CANNOT BELIEVE THIS PLACE IS STILL OPERATING	2021				Random
My experience at Sedona Sky Academy	2022-05-15				Survivor Stories
The Places That Stole Me, incl. Lake House Academy and Sedona Sky Academy	2021				Random
HELP YOUR CHILD BY NOT SENDING THEM AWAY... Guestbook					Random
The Traumas of being Escorted.	2011-02-10				Random
Physical Abuse	2012-12-24				Random
Just Horrible	2012-12-24				Random
The way the program is set up	2012-12-26				Random
Maybe a new victim at the facility	2014-01-14				Random
Copper Canyon Academy	2011-02-10				Random
Please Read					Random
Res-Care buys Arizona School	1998-08-26				News
Rigorous work comes in a rustic setting at Arizona's Institutions	2010-07-18				News
CCA Supplemental Enrollment Documents					Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual	2006				Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual	2005				Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual	2004-04-16				Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual					Program Documents
CCA Enrollment Agreement					Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual	2010				Program Documents
Outcome Study One Year Later					Program Documents
Dr Phil Copper Canyon					Program Documents
CCA Parent Manual	2010				Program Documents
Student Manual 09-21-2010B	2010-09-21				Program Documents
Parent Manual 03-23-11	2011				Program Documents
Student Manual Updated 03-23-11	2011				Program Documents
SSA Student Manual					Program Documents
CCA Enrollment Agreement	2011-12-02				Program Documents
I just need to say this (vent)	2022-09-27				Random
ReportCitations-10.pdf	2022-08-17				DHS Records
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