Illustrative photoSpectrum Center Schools and Programs - San Jose Campus - San Jose
Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About Spectrum Center Schools and Programs - San Jose Campus - San Jose
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs-San Jose Campus is a non-residential school that is CDE certified to provide educational services to students ages 5-22 with challenging behavior, social and academic needs representing a wide array of disabilities. All students have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans when needed. The school serves students in classrooms with credentialed special education teachers and trained paraprofessionals.
Placement is coordinated through local school district referral and IEP team recommendation. No direct tuition is paid by families. The program supports transition back to public schools or to adult life after high school, including post-secondary services for students ages 18-22. It relocated to 520 Sands Drive in August 2016 and remains active per the California Department of Education directory.
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 Spectrum Disorder
- Emotional Disturbance
- Specific Learning Disability
- Other Health Impairment
- Intellectual Disability
- Multiple Disabilities
- Speech/Language Impairment
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Positive Behavior Intervention Plans
Programs
Programs at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs - San Jose Campus - San Jose
Other programs and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Positive Behavior Intervention Plans
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spectrum Center Schools and Programs - San Jose Campus - San Jose
What types of students does Spectrum Center serve?
Spectrum Center Schools serve students with a variety of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, Other Health Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, and Speech/Language Impairment.
What grades or ages does the school serve?
We serve students ages 5-22, including K-12 and post-secondary transition services.
How does enrollment or placement work?
Placement requires a referral from the student's school district. The IEP team determines if Spectrum Center is the appropriate nonpublic school placement.
Is there tuition or cost to families?
No, Spectrum Center Schools do not require direct tuition payments from families. Funding is coordinated through the local school district.
What therapies or supports are provided?
We provide individualized academic, social-emotional, and behavior supports including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
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