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LEARN Academy Manhattan Beach (formerly Beach Cities Learning) - Manhattan Beach

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Manhattan Beach, CAGrades K-12Tuition-free; students placed by school districts via IEP

LEARN Academy Manhattan Beach, formerly Beach Cities Learning, is a private nonpublic school located in Manhattan Beach, California. It provides academic and behavioral support for students with disabilities including autism, emotional disturbance, other health impairment, and specific learning disability. The school serves students in grades 5 through 12. A full curriculum adopted from the Manhattan Beach Unified School District is offered, with placement occurring through the IEP process monitored by school district representatives and school staff. Students are transported daily by their home district, facility vehicles, or families. It is a WASC-accredited nonpublic school focused on returning students to their home schools when appropriate, with individualized programs emphasizing success in educational, social, and community settings.

Private special education nonpublic school
Autism
Emotional/behavioral support
Other Health Impairment

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