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Anova Center for Education (ACE Sonoma) - Santa Rosa

Grades and ages

Grades K-12 & up to 22

Tuition

Tuition-free for students placed by school districts; private enrollment accepted

About Anova Center for Education (ACE Sonoma) - Santa Rosa

Anova Center for Education (ACE) Sonoma operates as a certified non-public school (NPS) providing K-12 education to students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and other neurodevelopmental impairments. The school uses the Anova Method of Education (AME), which integrates academic instruction based on California Department of Education frameworks with simultaneous therapies including behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social cognition, and sensory integration.

Students receive individualized education programs (IEPs) developed by a multidisciplinary team of teachers and clinicians. The program emphasizes essential life skills for independence alongside academics in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, history, physical education, and transition planning. A dedicated transition program supports students ages 18-22.

Placement occurs primarily through local school districts as a day program, with private enrollment also accepted. The Sonoma campus is located at 212 Concourse Blvd. in Santa Rosa and is fully certified by the California Department of Education.

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
  • learning disabilities
  • emotional disturbance
  • neurodevelopmental impairments

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • behavior analysis
  • speech and language therapy
  • occupational therapy
  • social cognition therapy
  • sensory integration
  • positive behavior support

Programs

Programs at Anova Center for Education (ACE Sonoma) - Santa Rosa

Other programs and supports

  • behavior analysis
  • speech and language therapy
  • occupational therapy
  • social cognition therapy
  • sensory integration
  • positive behavior support

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • California Department of Education/Special Education Division (NPS certification)

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Tuition-free for students placed by school districts; private enrollment accepted

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

212 Concourse Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anova Center for Education (ACE Sonoma) - Santa Rosa

Who does the school serve?

We serve elementary, middle, and high school students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and other neurodevelopmental impairments.

What grades does the school cover?

We offer K-12 education with a transition program for students ages 18-22.

How do families enroll or get placed?

Most students are placed by their local school district through the IEP process. We also accept private enrollment.

Is tuition charged?

Students placed by school districts attend tuition-free. Private enrollment is available.

What therapies are provided?

We integrate behavior analysis, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social cognition therapy, sensory integration, and positive behavior support into the school day.

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