Special Education

2009 RESOURCE GUIDE
Section 2. Local and State Resources: (Last updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 9:54 AM )
SPECIAL EDUCATION
(A » in front of the Agency name denotes a non-public school. Non-public schools provide special education services outside of the public school system.)
Agency Name & Address	Contact Information	Program Description
» Arbor Bay School 1017 Cedar St San Carlos, CA 94070	Tel: (650) 631-9999 TDD: Fax:	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.
E-mail: srose@arborbayschool.org Web site: www.arborbayschool.org
» The Bay School 5400 Soquel Avenue, Suite F Santa Cruz, CA 95062	Tel: (831) 462-9620 TDD: N/A Fax: (831) 462-9616	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.
E-mail: info@thebayschool.org Web site: www.thebayschool.org
» Bridge School 545 Eucalyptus Hillsborough, CA 94010	Tel: (650) 696-7295 TDD: N/A Fax: (650) 342-7598	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.
E-mail: sbaroody@bridgeschool.org Web site: www.bridgeschool.org
California Department of Education, Special Education Division 515 L St., Room 270 Sacramento, CA 95814	Tel: (916) 445-4613 TDD: (916) 327-3678 Fax: (916) 327-3516	Provides leadership and assistance to all public and private agencies that offer educational services to individuals, birth through 21, with exceptional needs.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.cde.ca.gov
» California School for the Blind 500 Walnut Ave. Fremont. CA 94536	Tel: (510) 794-3800 TDD: (800) 342-5996 Fax: (510) 794-3813	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
E-mail: aamandi@csb-cde.ca.gov Web site: www.csb-cde.ca.gov/
» California School for the Deaf 39350 Gallaudet Dr. Fremont, CA 94538	Tel: (510) 794-3666 TDD: (510) 794-3672 Fax: (510) 794-2409	CSDF is an educational program for deaf children from parent-infant classes up to high school.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.csdf.k12.ca.us/
» Charles Armstrong School 1405 Solana Dr. Belmont, CA 94002	Tel: (650) 592-7570 TDD: N/A Fax: (650) 592-0780	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.
E-mail: info@charlesarmstrong Web site: www.charlesarmstrong.org
City College of San Francisco -- Disabled StudentsPrograms and Services 50 Phelan Avenue, Rosenberg Library R323 San Francisco, CA 94112	Tel: (415) 452-5481 TDD: (415) 452-5451 Fax: (415) 452-5565	Provides supportive services for students who have physical, psychological, communication and learning disabilities who attend classes at City College.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.ccsf.edu
» Edgewood Children's Center 1801 Vicente St. San Francisco, CA 94116	Tel: (415) 681-3211 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 664-7094	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.edgewood.org
» Edgewood Day Treatment Program 1801 Vicente St. San Francisco, CA 94116	Tel: (415) 681-3211 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 664-7094	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
Gallaudet University Regional Center @ Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd Fremont, CA 94539	Tel: (510) 659-6268 TDD: (510) 659-6050 Fax: (510) 659-6033	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.
E-mail: Web site: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu
» Hergl School 1570 Greenwich St. San Francisco, CA 94123	Tel: (415) 474-0191 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 673-9597	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
High Noon Books/Academic Therapy Publications 20 Commercial Blvd Novato, CA 94949-6191	Tel: (800) 422-7249 TDD: N/A Fax:(888) 287-9975	Publishes ESL printed materials; high/low readers, workbooks.
E-mail:sales@academictherapy.com Web site:www.highnoonbooks.com
» Joshua Marie Cameron Academy 3801 Third Street, Suite 620 San Francisco, CA 94124	Tel: (415) 642-1134 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 642-1124	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.jmcacademy.us
» La Mel Children's Center 1801 Bush St. 2nd flr San Francisco, CA 94109	Tel: (415) 931-1972 TDD: N/A Fax: N/A	A day treatment facility for children and adolescents with emotional or neurological handicaps.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
» Learning Services of Northern California (Erikson School) 1195 Hudson Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124	Tel: (415) 252-5707 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 863-8137	Educational program serving seriously emotionally disturbed/learning handicapped youths.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.eriksonschool.com
» Oakes Children's Center 1550 Treat Ave. San Francisco, CA 94110	Tel: (415) 641-8000 TDD: N/A Fax:	A multi-disciplinary school and day treatment program for emotionally disturbed and developmentally delayed children age 2-12.
E-mail: Web site: www.oakeschildrenscenter.org
Reading Guidance Center 2411 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94127	Tel: (415) 586-5050 TDD: N/A Fax: (510) 586-5155	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.
E-mail:info@readingguidancecenter.org Web site:www.readingguidancecenter.org
Resources in Special Education (RISE) Sobrato Center For Nonprofits-San Jose 1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126	Tel: (408) 727-5775 TDD: Fax:	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.php.com
» RISE Institute 1760 Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco, CA 94124	Tel: (415) 641-1878 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 641-4082	A non-public school for children with learning and/or emotional difficulties.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.riseinst.com
» Hearing & Speech Center of Northern California 1234 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94115	Tel: (415) 921-7658 TDD: (415) 921-8990 Fax: (415) 921-2243	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.
E-mail: info@hearingspeech.org Web site: www.hearingspeech.org
» Sand Paths Academy 1218 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94115	Tel: (415) 826-2662 TDD: N/A Fax: N/A	A non-public school for children with emotional and learning difficulties.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.sandpathsacademy.org
» SF Educational Services (Aria School) 1601 Lane St. San Francisco, CA 94124-2732	Tel: (415) 330-3100 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 468-3273	A non-public school for children with learning and emotional difficulties.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
SF Unified School District: Special Education Services 750 - 25th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121	Tel: (415) 379-7612 TDD: Fax:	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.
E-mail: Web site: http://portal.sfusd.edu
» Simpatico School 100 Masonic Ave. San Francisco, CA 94115	Tel: (415) 567-8370 TDD: N/A Fax: N/A	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
» Spectrum Center 2855 Telegraph Ave., Suite 312 Berkeley, CA 94705	Tel: (510) 845-1321 TDD: N/A Fax: (510) 845-7841	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: N/A
» Star Academy 4470 Redwood Highway San Rafael, CA 94903	Tel: (415) 456-8727 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 456-2092	Special education school serving children from all over the Bay Area.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.staracademy.org
» Sterne School 2690 Jackson San Francisco, CA 94115	Tel: (415) 922-6081 TDD: N/A Fax: (415) 922-1598	Non-public school which provides full-day instruction to children in middle and high school with specific learning disabilities.
E-mail: Web site: www.sterneschool.org
» Walden House: Adolescent Program 1550 Evans Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102	Tel: (415) 554-1100 TDD: Fax:	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.waldenhouse.org
» Westside Community Mental Health Center, Inc. 1140 Oak St. San Francisco, CA 94117	Tel: (415) 431-7701 TDD: Fax:	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.
E-mail: N/A Web site: www.westside-health.org

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.