Specialty Schools
EDUCATION RESOURCESSpecialty Schools
AbilityPath’s Family Resource Center does not endorse the organizations listed here, they are provided solely as a reference for parents.
AchieveKids
A program for children who have emotional and behavior issues ages 5 to 22 years.
Palo Alto
650-494-1200
www.achievekids.org
Arbor Bay School
A program for children to 8th grade who have ASD, DD or Speech & Language issues.
San Carlos
650-631-9999
www.arborbayschool.org
Avalon Academy
A program for children with physical disabilities.
Burlingame
650-777-9130
www.theavalonacademy.org
Pacific Child and Family Association
A program for children with autism, specializing in ABA, home services.
San Ramon
925-655-7619
www.pacificchild.com
Bridge School
A program for children who need intensive augmentative communication skills and have severe physical challenges.
Hillsborough
650-696-7295
www.bridgeschool.org
Charles Armstrong School
A program for children with learning disabilities.
Belmont
650-592-7570
www.charlesarmstrong.org
Children’s Health Council
Offers programs and support for children with emotional, behavior or learning disabilities.
Palo Alto
650-326-5530
www.chconline.org
Compass High School
Multifaceted educational program for students with learning differences.
San Mateo
650-720-4248
www.compasshigh.org
Fusion Academy
Alternative private high school for grades 6-12 offers students opportunity to learn on their own terms, on their own schedule and on their own learning style. All 1:1 classroom ratio.
San Mateo
650-312-8305
www.fusionacademy.com
Futures Academy
Pioneer of 1:1 instruction helps struggling students succeed through individualized learning plans, flexible scheduling, and on-campus homework completion in a safe, nurturing environment. Accredited private school for grades 6-12.
San Mateo
866-980-7248
https://futuresforme.com/
Hope Technology School
An inclusive program for special needs students
Palo Alto
650-565-8391
www.hopetechschool.org
Jean Weingarten Peninsula Oral School for the Deaf
Ages 0-8
650-365-7500
www.oraldeafed.org/schools/jwposd
Spectrum Center Schools
Offers programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 years old and up.
Daly City
650-991-1206
www.spectrumschools.com
Stanbridge Academy
A private school for children k-12 with learning, social disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
San Mateo
650-375-5860
www.stanbridgeacademy.org
The Burkard School
The right support makes all the difference. An independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.
San Mateo
650-918-9945
https://theburkardschool.org/
Wings Learning Center
A school for children with autism and other communication disorders.
Redwood City
650-692-9800
www.wingslearningcenter.org