Resource Guide
Schools
Bayhill High School
Private/Nonpublic School
Web:
www.bayhillhs.org
Email:
field@bayhillhs.org
Phone: (510)268-1500
Address: 521 Boden Way, Oakland, CA 94610
Bayhill High School is a comprehensive high school for students with learning differences in the East Bay. Bayhill is a certified nonpublic school, is WASC accredited and provides a college preparatory curriculum with intensive remedial supports. Bayhill provides structured, explicit instruction using multisensory techniques and supports the development of skills in reading, writing, mathematics, organization and self-advocacy. Bayhill also provides specialized college counseling, a vocational and internship program, speech and language services, individual therapy, social skills groups, and educational therapy.
Fusion Academy
Private School
Web:
www.fusionacademy.com
Email:
amoshayedi@fusionacademy.com
Phone: (415) 765-9078
Address: 535 Pacific Avenue; 3rd floor
Fusion Academy is a comprehensive, private middle/high school and full service tutoring facility. We specialize in helping students with very individualized needs through a unique approach to learning and life. All classes are taught in a one-to-one setting and homework is completed in our Homework Café – not at home. In addition to a full school culture, Fusion offers tailored programs providing tutoring, mentoring, independent studies, test preparation, and a rich music and art program.
Holden High School
Private non-profit high school
Web:
www.holdenhigh.org
Email:
kristinl@holdenhigh.org
Phone: (925) 254-0199
Address: 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Holden is a small high school in the East Bay serving students whose relationship to learning has been challenged. Students graduate from Holden with academic confidence and intellectual curiosity, the ability to advocate for themselves, a strong sense of community, a passion for learning, and solid plans for their futures.
Katherine Michiels School
Pre-K-5th grade Private School
Web:
www.katherinemichielsschool.org
Email:
kmsadmin@katherinemichielsschool.org
Phone: (415) 821-0130
Address: 1335 Guerrero Street, SF, 94110
KMS has provided progressive, childcentered education to the San Francisco community since 1976. Our elementary program serves PreK through 5th grades. It provides a respectful learning environment where children are honored for their learning differences and receive support through a Reggio-inspired philosophy. Our curriculum is project-based and reflects children’s interests. KMS is a community of staff, parents and children working together to deliver a consistent, high quality learning experience.
Russell Bede School
Private School
Web:
www.russellbedeschool@sbcglobal.net
Email:
russellbedeschool@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (650) 579-4400
Address: 446 Turner Terrace, San Mateo, CA 94401
Russell Bede School serves students in grades one through six, providing early intervention for the best chance or success. Our students have average to above-average ability, but are challenged by language-related learning disabilities, or have alternative learning styles. Teaching and remediaton include academic skill development, promoting appropriate learning behaviors, active learning, and independent learning skills.
Sand Hill School
Web:
www.sandhillschool.org
Email:
info@sandhillschool.org
Phone: 650.688.3605
Address: 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council is a private school offering a personalized learning environment for children who are bright but struggling in a conventional classroom. Students learn skills not explicity taught in a mainstream environment to prepare them to transition to a typical classroom.
Star Academy
Grades 1-12
Web: staracademy.org
Phone: (415) 456-8727
Address: Star Academy, 4470 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903
Star Academy offers a comprehensive academic and social skills program for students with learning differences in grades 1-12. Serving the entire Bay Area, Star provides the support students need for success: small class sizes, multi-sensory teaching methods, daily one-on-one and small group work (as needed) with specialists in math, reading, writing, speech, OT, social communication and more. Curriculum also includes organization skills, daily arts enrichment and more. Transportation services for SF and East Bay students.
Sterne School
Web:
www.sterneschool.org
Email:
jtollas@sterneschool.org
Phone: (415) 922-6081
Address: 2690 Jackson Street, San Francisco CA 94115
Sterne School is committed to educating students with learning differences and providing them with the skills and strategies necessary to reach their academic potential. Through a hands-on and individualized program that focuses on academic and social development, Sterne is dedicated to educating its students for the challenges of life.
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