The Arts & Technology Academy, founded in 1998, is a public charter school offering educational instruction to students in prekindergarten through grade six. It teaches the basics, reading and math through the scripted approach of direct instruction. It also offers educational programs in social studies, Spanish language, physical education, science and computers. Additionally, the academy provides after-school tutoring and homework assistance to students. Its visual arts course includes art appreciation and production. It offers classes to students in several genres of dance, including ballet, tap, modern and hip-hop. The Arts & Technology Academy has an enrollment of more than 600 students and is located in Washington, D.C.