Virginia Beach City Public Schools Preschool Assessment Center

SECEP Public School Consortium is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for students with diverse needs, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's core mission emphasizes collaboration with families and communities to ensure that each student receives tailored educational support aimed at achieving meaningful outcomes. SECEP employs innovative programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to address individual learning styles, fostering both academic and personal growth. What sets SECEP apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for personalized attention and instruction. Additionally, the school actively promotes strong partnerships with families, ensuring that parents are engaged in their child's educational journey. With specialized facilities designed to support various learning needs, SECEP stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for students, empowering them to learn, work, and play their way to success.

Rivermont Schools is a specialized educational institution dedicated to empowering children and young adults aged 5 to 22 who face behavioral, emotional, and educational challenges. The core mission of Rivermont Schools is to ensure that every student not only meets but exceeds their academic and developmental goals, fostering an environment where each individual can reach their highest potential. Rivermont Schools offers a comprehensive range of programs and services tailored to meet the unique needs of students with autism and emotional support requirements. Key offerings include: - Autism Support Programs that utilize evidence-based practices to enhance learning and social skills. - Emotional Support Services designed to address mental health challenges through counseling and therapeutic interventions. - Occupational Therapy aimed at improving daily living skills and sensory processing. - Speech and Language Therapy to support communication development. - Transition Programs that prepare students for life after school, focusing on vocational skills and community integration. - Behavioral and Therapeutic Services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to promote positive behavior and learning outcomes. - In District Services that provide consultation and placement support within local school districts. What sets Rivermont Schools apart is its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment, characterized by low student-teacher ratios that allow for personalized attention. The school employs a trauma-informed approach and integrates social-emotional learning throughout its curriculum. Additionally, Rivermont Schools invests in state-of-the-art resources and technology to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors.

Chesapeake Bay Academy is a pioneering private special education school in Virginia Beach dedicated to empowering children who learn differently. With over 30 years of experience, the academy serves students in grades 1-12 with specific learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, twice-exceptional learners (2e), language-based learning difficulties, auditory processing deficits, fine motor dysfunction, developmental delays, and level 1 ASD. The core mission is to provide a supportive and innovative learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth through individualized instruction. The academy offers specialized programs including individualized education plans, small class sizes (low student-teacher ratio), and a multisensory curriculum incorporating project-based learning. Services include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social-emotional learning, intramural athletics, visual and performing arts, a consumer science program with food lab, an Entrepreneurship Program, and an Advanced Scholars Program. The campus utilizes specialized technology to support diverse learning styles and emphasizes community partnerships. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS: Chesapeake Bay Academy is accredited by VAIS and licensed by VDOE but does NOT have a therapeutic component. The school CANNOT accept students with emotional/behavioral disorders or intellectual disabilities. CBA is designed for academically capable students with learning differences who can succeed in a college preparatory environment with accommodations and support. Families should contact the school directly to determine if their child is an appropriate fit for CBA's program.