Kayne Eras Center - Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF)
Grades and ages
Ages 5-22
Enrollment
91 students
Student-teacher ratio
4:1
Tuition
Contact for pricing
About Kayne Eras Center - Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF)
Kayne Eras Center in Culver City, California, is an accredited, non-profit special education day school and comprehensive clinical center operated by the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade with complex learning, intellectual, emotional, and neurodevelopmental challenges across Los Angeles County. Operating since 1946, Kayne Eras Center integrates individualized academic curricula with intensive on-site mental health counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and art/music therapy. Low student-to-staff ratios (4:1) enable certified special educators to support students with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral/emotional needs while preparing them for high school diplomas, independent living, and vocational success.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Transition (to 22)
- Ages 5-22
Learning needs supported
- Autism (ASD)
- Emotional disturbance
- Intellectual disabilities
- Other health impairments
- Specific learning disabilities
Specialties
- Severe Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Emotional & Behavioral Challenges
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Trauma-Informed Education
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual & Group Psychotherapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Art & Music Therapy
- Behavioral Intervention
Programs
Programs at Kayne Eras Center - Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF)
Other programs and supports
- Individual & Group Psychotherapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Art & Music Therapy
- Behavioral Intervention
School facts
Practical details for families
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- School Year
- 180 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- California Department of Education Certified NPS
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
- School District Non-Public School Placement (LAUSD & surrounding districts)
- Regional Center Funding
- Private Pay
Enrollment
91 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kayne Eras Center - Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF)
How are students admitted to Kayne Eras Center?
Most students are referred and funded by local school districts (including LAUSD) through the IEP process when intensive specialized support is required.
What clinical and mental health services are available on campus?
The center houses full-time licensed clinical social workers, therapists, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
What vocational programs are offered for secondary students?
Secondary students participate in on-campus culinary arts, digital graphic labs, job shadow internships, and ECF adult supported employment programs.
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