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2009
RESOURCE GUIDE
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2. Local and State Resources: (Last updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:54 AM ) |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION |
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in front of the Agency name denotes a non-public school. Non-public schools
provide special education services outside of the public school system.)
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& Address |
Information |
Description |
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Arbor
Bay School |
Tel:
(650) 631-9999 |
Arbor Bay School is a nonprofit, non-public school providing multidisciplinary educational support to children with learning differences. Students learn "how they learn" and how to master individual learning strategies. Taking on additional academic risks and developing a positive learning experience increases and improves self confidence. |
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E-mail: srose@arborbayschool.org Web site: www.arborbayschool.org |
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The Bay
School |
Tel:
(831) 462-9620
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The Bay School, a May Center for Child Development, is a nonpublic, nonprofit school dedicated to providing education and intervention services to individuals with autism and their families. It is one of May Institute's four special education schools for students with ASD and other special needs. |
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E-mail: info@thebayschool.org Web site: www.thebayschool.org |
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Bridge
School |
Tel:
(650) 696-7295 |
Bridge School is an educational program for children with severe physical and speech impairments, which assists students in the use of AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication) and AT (Assistive technology) for maximum participation and learning. |
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E-mail: sbaroody@bridgeschool.org Web site: www.bridgeschool.org |
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California
Department of Education, Special Education Division |
Tel:
(916) 445-4613 |
Provides leadership and assistance to all public and private agencies that offer educational services to individuals, birth through 21, with exceptional needs. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.cde.ca.gov |
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California School for the Blind |
Tel:
(510) 794-3800 |
Education program (special day classes) for deaf-blind children between the ages of 3-22 years. Must be referred by parents and districts of residence (CA). Residential component for those living too far to travel home daily. Separate comprehensive Assessment Center for students (including deaf-blind) not enrolled in the school program. Teaches independent living skills, accepts blind children with multiple disabilities; primary focus of school is on filling the needs that are unavailable through the child's local school system |
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E-mail: aamandi@csb-cde.ca.gov Web site: www.csb-cde.ca.gov/ |
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California School for the Deaf |
Tel:
(510) 794-3666 |
CSDF is an educational program for deaf children from parent-infant classes up to high school. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.csdf.k12.ca.us/ |
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Charles
Armstrong School |
Tel:
(650) 592-7570 |
Armstrong School specifically addresses the needs of students with language processing disabilities/dyslexia. Instruction includes simultaneous, multi-sensory approaches that enable students to build specific skills and strategies for learning. |
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E-mail: info@charlesarmstrong Web site: www.charlesarmstrong.org |
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City College
of San Francisco -- Disabled StudentsPrograms and Services |
Tel:
(415) 452-5481 |
Provides supportive services for students who have physical, psychological, communication and learning disabilities who attend classes at City College. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.ccsf.edu |
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Edgewood Children's Center |
Tel:
(415) 681-3211 |
Psychiatrically-rich residential treatment and 90-day diagnostic assessment programs with non-public school. Severely emotionally disturbed girls and boys. Level 14; 7-acre campus, private, non-profit. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.edgewood.org |
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Edgewood Day Treatment Program |
Tel:
(415) 681-3211 |
A full-day treatment program for children ages 6-14 with emotional, behavioral and academic problems. Educational services are provided on-site, as well as individual, family and group therapy, socialization, recreational activities, crisis intervention and home visits. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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Gallaudet
University Regional Center @ Ohlone College |
Tel:
(510) 659-6268 |
The mission of Gallaudet University Regional Centers is to provide and promote quality educational opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals; to prepare youth to take advantage of these opportunities; to provide transfer opportunities; to share information; and to work with various professional communities. |
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E-mail: Web site: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu |
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Hergl School |
Tel:
(415) 474-0191 |
Hergl School is a high structured, developmentally based program for 10 children who require intensive 1:1 and small group treatment and teaching. Each student receives individualized programming in self-help skills, language skills, cognitive skills, independent living and behavior or social development. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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High Noon
Books/Academic |
Tel:
(800) 422-7249 |
Publishes ESL printed materials; high/low readers, workbooks. |
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E-mail:sales@academictherapy.com Web site:www.highnoonbooks.com |
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Joshua Marie Cameron Academy |
Tel: (415)
642-1134 |
Joshua Marie Cameron Academy serves youth in crisis that have failed in other programs. The school provides a basic academic program that allows students to either return to public school or graduate from high school. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.jmcacademy.us |
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La Mel Children's Center |
Tel:
(415) 931-1972 |
A day treatment facility for children and adolescents with emotional or neurological handicaps. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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Learning Services of Northern California (Erikson School) |
Tel:
(415) 252-5707 |
Educational program serving seriously emotionally disturbed/learning handicapped youths. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.eriksonschool.com |
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Oakes Children's Center |
Tel:
(415) 641-8000 |
A multi-disciplinary school and day treatment program for emotionally disturbed and developmentally delayed children age 2-12. |
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E-mail: Web site: www.oakeschildrenscenter.org |
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Reading
Guidance Center |
Tel:
(415) 586-5050 |
Provides services to all ages, children and adults. Has after-school program during the school year, and summer program. Clients can work individually or in small groups. Must have an evaluation at the Reading Guidance Center prior to enrolling in programs. |
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E-mail:info@readingguidancecenter.org Web site:www.readingguidancecenter.org |
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Resources
in Special Education (RISE) |
Tel:
(408) 727-5775 |
RISE provides information regarding special education in California; it maintains a special education library and publishes The Special Edge, a quarterly newsletter for parents and educators. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.php.com |
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RISE Institute |
Tel:
(415) 641-1878 |
A non-public school for children with learning and/or emotional difficulties. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.riseinst.com |
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Hearing & Speech Center of Northern California |
Tel:
(415) 921-7658 |
Private, non-profit hearing and speech facility. Offers a full range of audiologic/speech/language evaluations and therapy. Non-public school for hearing/language handicapped children. |
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E-mail: info@hearingspeech.org Web site: www.hearingspeech.org |
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Sand
Paths Academy |
Tel: (415)
826-2662 |
A non-public school for children with emotional and learning difficulties. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.sandpathsacademy.org |
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SF Educational Services (Aria School) |
Tel:
(415) 330-3100 |
A non-public school for children with learning and emotional difficulties. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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SF Unified
School District: Special Education Services |
Tel:
(415) 379-7612 |
Special Education Services include assessement & IEP coordination, Resource Specialist Programs, Inclusion Services, Special Day Classes, Assignment Process, & transportation. Check their website for more specific information. |
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E-mail: Web site: http://portal.sfusd.edu |
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Simpatico School |
Tel:
(415) 567-8370 |
Non-public school for residents of residential treatment programs at St. Elizabeth's and Mount St. Joseph which provides individualized learning plan for students with learning disabilities and SED students. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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Spectrum Center |
Tel:
(510) 845-1321 |
Spectrum Center is a school program for children and young adults with severe developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors who are currently without appropriate public school placement. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A |
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Star Academy |
Tel:
(415) 456-8727 |
Special education school serving children from all over the Bay Area. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.staracademy.org |
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Sterne School |
Tel:
(415) 922-6081 |
Non-public school which provides full-day instruction to children in middle and high school with specific learning disabilities. |
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E-mail: Web site: www.sterneschool.org |
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Walden House: Adolescent Program |
Tel:
(415) 554-1100 |
Provides long-term residential treatment program for age 12-17 with severe emotional, behavioral or substance abuse problems. Services include psychotherapy, counseling. In-house school; special education services for learning-disabled. Non-public school for SED students. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.waldenhouse.org |
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Westside Community Mental Health Center, Inc. |
Tel:
(415) 431-7701 |
Provides services for children ranging from ages 8 to 20. Adolescent day treatment that also provides an onsite related illnesses, substance school and counseling. Westside provides a continuum of HIV and abuse and mental health services for adult and child, youth and families. |
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E-mail: N/A Web site: www.westside-health.org |
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The resource list above is for your information; it is not necessarily comprehensive and is not an endorsement of the services offered. If you find that any of the information is incorrect, if you would like to offer any feedback, or if you know of additional resources that may be helpful to include in the future, please let us know. You can call us at (415) 920-5040, e-mail us at info@supportforfamilies.org or write to us c/o Open Gate, 2601 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110. Thank you to all the agencies who completed our Request for Information form and thank you as well to community resource databases such as Helplink and the San Francisco Public Library Community Connection for lending valuable assistance. |