EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
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
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.