Illustrative photoPlumfield Academy - Sebastopol
Grades and ages
Grades K-12
Enrollment
18 students
Students per teacher
9 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free for students placed by referring school districts; partially funded by districts
About Plumfield Academy - Sebastopol
Plumfield Academy is a private non-public school located at 9360 Occidental Road in Sebastopol, California. It provides daytime academic instruction and therapeutic support to boys in grades K-12 who have IEPs and experience social, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges that affect their success in typical school settings.
The school uses an individualized approach based on California Common Core Standards in small classes of 3-6 students. Its 5 Pillars program supports the development of social skills, responsibility, and respect within a calm, inclusive campus environment that includes enriched offerings in music, art, theater, technology, land stewardship, and athletics. Therapeutic staff include licensed therapists for individual, group, and family counseling, a speech and language pathologist, an occupational therapist, behavioral support specialists, and a social worker for case management and transition services.
Placement is through referral from school districts or professionals for students with IEPs. There are no tuition fees charged to families; the school is funded primarily by referring districts as a certified non-public school. It operates as a day program only following the closure of its prior residential component.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- Social-emotional challenges
- Learning differences
- Behavioral challenges
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Behavioral support
- Case management and transition services
Programs
Programs at Plumfield Academy - Sebastopol
Other programs and supports
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Behavioral support
- Case management and transition services
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 9 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6 hours
- School Year
- 200 days
- Student Body
- All boys
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- Non-Public School certified by the California Department of Education
- NAPSEC Member School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free for students placed by referring school districts; partially funded by districts
Enrollment
18 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Plumfield Academy - Sebastopol
Who does Plumfield Academy serve?
We serve boys in grades K-12 who live in Sonoma County school districts and have IEPs. Students often experience challenges such as poor frustration tolerance, impulsivity, school refusal, difficulty with friendships, emotional volatility, or oppositional behaviors.
What grades and ages does the school cover?
We offer daytime instruction for boys in grades K-12. Class sizes are 3-6 students with individualized curriculum and an extended school year option.
How does enrollment or placement work?
We accept referrals from school districts, therapists, or educational consultants for students with IEPs. The process begins with a phone call and review of records, followed by a possible tour or shadow day.
Is there tuition or how is the school funded?
We do not charge tuition to students. As a nonprofit non-public school, we are partially funded by referring school districts, with additional support from donations and grants.
What therapeutic services are available?
Our staff includes a licensed therapist for individual, group, and family counseling, a speech and language pathologist, an occupational therapist, a behavioral support specialist, and a social worker for case management, parent education, and transition services.
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