Illustrative photoValley Achievement Center - Bakersfield
Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
Enrollment
25 students
Students per teacher
12.5 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Contact for pricing
About Valley Achievement Center - Bakersfield
Valley Achievement Center (VAC) in Bakersfield, CA provides educational, adaptive, and social skills programs for children ages 3 to 22 with autism or other developmental disabilities. The Basic Education Day Program at 7300 Ming Avenue offers individualized instruction for students from kindergarten to age 22, collaborating with school districts or LEAs and parents to develop IEP goals based on state standards. It uses Applied Behavior Analysis and other evidence-based methods along with behavior assessment, intervention, and psychological services.
VAC also runs a Preschool Program (ages 3-5) at the 1400 Stine Road location, an After School Program (ages 6-22) at Ming Avenue, and a Social Skills Program (ages 6-18) at Stine Road. These programs create Individualized Program Plans in collaboration with Kern Regional Center and families, emphasizing one-on-one or small-group instruction in structured environments to build communication, adaptive, and social skills.
Enrollment and placement occur through district or LEA referrals for the nonpublic school program or through Kern Regional Center for other services. VAC has operated since 1998 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with multiple locations serving the Bakersfield area.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Autism
- Developmental disabilities
- Emotional disturbance
- Intellectual disabilities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Behavior assessment and intervention
- Psychological services
Programs
Programs at Valley Achievement Center - Bakersfield
Other programs and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Behavior assessment and intervention
- Psychological services
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 12.5 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6 hours
- School Year
- 180 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Licensed Childcare Capacity
- 40 children
- Childcare Licensed Since
- 2008
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
Enrollment
25 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Achievement Center - Bakersfield
Who does the school serve?
We serve children ages 3 to 22 with autism or other developmental disabilities, including emotional disturbance and mild to severe intellectual disabilities.
What grades or ages are served?
Our Basic Education Program serves students from kindergarten through age 22.
How does enrollment or placement work?
We collaborate with the student's school district or Local Education Agency and parents to develop IEP goals. Contact us to inquire about programs or schedule a tour.
Is there tuition or how is it funded?
We are a nonpublic certified school; placement and funding are arranged through school districts or Local Education Agencies.
What therapies or services are offered?
We provide Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, behavior assessment and intervention, psychological services, and individualized instruction focused on academic, functional, communication, adaptive, and social skills.
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