Illustrative photoAlmansor Academy - South Pasadena
Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About Almansor Academy - South Pasadena
Almansor Academy is a California Department of Education certified non-public special education day school operated by The Institute for the Redesign of Learning. It is located at 1955 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena, California and serves individuals with disabilities who struggle with learning and/or emotional challenges.
The school serves students from kindergarten through grade 12, including those ages 18-22, in partnership with local school districts, SELPAs, and charter schools. Students may pursue a functional-skills-based Certificate of Completion or a high school diploma. The program includes small class sizes, pre-vocational and vocational opportunities, transition planning, and embedded supports such as speech and language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health counseling, adapted physical education, and positive behavioral support.
Enrollment occurs through placement by public school districts. The school is not residential and focuses on day students. It opened in its current location in 1988 after earlier operations beginning in 1974.
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
- Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD)
- Emotional Disturbance (ED)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Other Health Impairments (OHI)
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech and Language Services (LAS)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Student Counseling and Guidance Services (Mental Health Services)
- Case Management (Social Work Services)
- Adapted Physical Education (APE)
Programs
Programs at Almansor Academy - South Pasadena
Other programs and supports
- Speech and Language Services (LAS)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Student Counseling and Guidance Services (Mental Health Services)
- Case Management (Social Work Services)
- Adapted Physical Education (APE)
School facts
Practical details for families
- Licensed Childcare Capacity
- 60 children
- Childcare Licensed Since
- 1989
Accreditation and licensing
- NAPSEC Member School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Almansor Academy - South Pasadena
Who does Almansor Academy serve?
We serve students with disabilities including Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional Disturbance (ED), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and Other Health Impairments (OHI) who struggle with learning and/or emotional challenges.
What grades and ages does the school serve?
We serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, including those ages 18-22 who may be pursuing a Certificate of Completion or high school diploma.
How do families or districts enroll a student?
We partner with local districts, SELPAs, and charter schools for student placement. Families should contact their school district to discuss placement options.
Is there tuition or is the program funded by districts?
Students are placed by school districts as a non-public school option. The program operates as tuition-free for placed students.
What therapies and services are provided?
We provide speech and language services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health counseling and guidance, case management, adapted physical education, transition planning, and positive behavioral support.
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