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School Age Education

CHARTWELL SCHOOL

2511 Numa Watson Rd.

Seaside, CA 93955

831-394-3468

Serves children with dyslexia and other learning differences by providing a full academic program in a highly structured, multi-sensory learning environment. Financial aid available.

CORYELL AUTISM CENTER

111 Errett Cir.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-713-5186

Coryell Autism Center is a state-certified non-public, nonprofit school located in Santa Cruz. At CAC, Applied Behavior Analysis and positive behavior support are used to teach students with autism ages 14-22, emphasizing vocational opportunities, community interactions, functional academics, recreation & leisure and, ultimately, independent living skills. Additionally, support to both students and families is provided through the transitional processes of young adulthood.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

400 Encinal St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831-466-5600

Contact for referrals or placement of school-aged children (5-18 years) in Santa Cruz County.

THE ABRITE ORGANIZATION

749 37th Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831-454-8530

Devoted to improving the lives of young learners with the use of early intensive intervention. ABRITE views each child as an individual and is based on the principles of behavior analysis and the use of empirically supported methodologies. They believe further development and dissemination of validated practices will be the way by which families and science can unite to improve the lives of children with autism and developmental delays.

THE LISTEN FOUNDATION

820 Bay Ave. #200

Capitola, CA 95010

831-426-7234

Serving children whose needs cannot be adequately addressed in the public school setting. The Listen Foundation combines the use of behavioral support techniques, training in independent living, mainstreaming activities and therapeutic recreation through a school program, as well as residential care.

TRUMPET BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

2121 41st Ave. Suite #211

Capitola, CA 95010

831-920-3100

Trumpet Behavioral Health strives to provide exceptional behavior treatment services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Treatment strategies are based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an outcomes-based, scientific approach to measure behavior, teach socially significant skills, and evaluate the progress of those skills.

The BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz

1026 Capitola Rd.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831-462-9620

Provides a full-day, year-round, science-based education program for students with autism, and is dedicated to ensuring long-term social change for children with autism in our community.

Higher Education

Higher Education

AUTISM & ONLINE LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

A database of online school programs

For parents and children with disabilities

Contact Online

Written by Shaina Watson From the Education Database Online Blog

BOOKMOBILE

County program

For book deliveries

831-427-7721

Mobile library branch that travels 5 to 6 days a week to various sites in the county. Call or visit Website for current route information.

CA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS REFERRAL SERVICE

Resources and support for parents, guardians, and families

Of children with disabilities

800-926-0648

Answers questions concerning special education legal proceedings.

CABRILLO COLLEGE ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

6500 Soquel Dr.

Aptos, CA 95003

831-479-6576

Email: miwitzig@cabrillo.edu; Program includes bowling, basketball and swimming for physically limited students. Classes offered every day of the week. Must be enrolled to participate.

CABRILLO COLLEGE Accessibility Support Center

6500 Soquel Dr.

Aptos, CA 95003

831-479-6379

Email: asc@cabrillo.edu; Your one-stop resource center! The Disabled Student Program and Services offers a variety of counseling, tutorial, and program-based services to enable students with disabilities to function independently in the classroom setting and to integrate effectively into general campus programs and activities. No cost to enrolled students.

CABRILLO COLLEGE-Stroke & Disability Learning Center

6500 Soquel Drive

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 477-3300

Since 1975, the Stroke and Disability Learning Center (SDLC) has provided an interdisciplinary educational program for adults who have survived a stroke or are living with disabling conditions. The SDLC is a unique program at Cabrillo College that starts where medical rehabilitation leaves off. Patients become students and enroll in specialized classes to develop strategies and gain skills in a supportive learning community.

The goal of the SDLC is to support independence and promote maximum function for adults adapting to functional losses. Students participate in small-group instruction in Mobility and Fitness, Speech and Communication and Counseling Support. Classes are designed to meet the learning needs of each individual student, taking into account a wide range of disabilities and offering personalized assessment to identify individual learning goals.

MONEYGEEK'S GUIDE TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Scholarships and grants

For students with disabilites

Contact Online

This guide is part of MoneyGeek's College Student Financial Planning Series. Particularly helpful sections are the lists of scholarships (listed by disability) and explanations of loan forgiveness and discharge options for those who acquired a disability after graduation.

PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Adult Education

293 Green Valley Rd.

Watsonville, CA 95075

831-786-2099

Adult classes in arts and crafts, computers, Spanish, physical fitness, citizenship preparation VIVA classes (readjustment skills after injury or accident. VIVA classes are free) and more.

SELPA : Special Education Local Plan Area

Creating individualized learning plans

For parents and children with disabilities

North County Contact: 831-466-5700 South County Contact: 831-786-2100 x2821

Plans, implements and oversees Special Ed programs in 10 school districts throughout the county. Call for information on local programs.

UCSC DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

1156 High St., 125 Hahn Student Services

Santa Cruz, CA 95064

831-459-2089

Email: drc@ucsc.edu; Offers a wide range of services to assist enrolled UCSC students with disabilities, upholding the university's commitment to making all programs, services, and activities accessible to students with disabilities.

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