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James Baldwin Academy - San Leandro

Grades and ages

Grades K-12

Tuition

Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

About James Baldwin Academy - San Leandro

James Baldwin Academy is a nonpublic school operated by Seneca Family of Agencies at 2275 Arlington Drive in San Leandro, California. It serves up to 49 students in grades 5 through 12 who have a variety of mental health needs and require special education services.

The school provides individualized attention in small classrooms with direct instruction in core academic areas to support progress on IEP goals while following a standards-based curriculum. It is WASC-accredited and combines academic instruction with a therapeutic milieu and behavioral program.

Services include 240 minutes of daily specialized academic instruction, weekly individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy with restorative practices, speech and language therapy, and psychiatric support. Placements occur through the IEP process by referring school districts; the program operates as a tuition-free day school.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Private
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • Middle School (6-8)
  • High School (9-12)

Learning needs supported

  • mental health needs

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation and support

Programs

Programs at James Baldwin Academy - San Leandro

Other programs and supports

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation and support

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

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Location and directions

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Physical address

2275 Arlington Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Baldwin Academy - San Leandro

Who does the school serve?

We serve students in grades 5-12 with a variety of mental health needs who require special education services.

What grades does the school cover?

We serve students in grades 5 through 12.

How do families enroll or place a student?

Only district staff may refer students through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

Is there tuition or funding information?

Our nonpublic schools are tuition-free special education settings.

What therapies or supports are offered?

We offer individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychiatric evaluation and support, along with specialized academic instruction.

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