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Karen,
Like you, no matter where my career takes me, I'm a parent first, and I have all the same worries every parent has: Are my kids okay? Are they getting the best possible education? Are they physically and emotionally healthy? Are their needs being met?
Also as a parent, I think that whatever affects your kids, affects mine, too. That's one of the reasons why, when I founded ChildNEXUS to bring parents and professionals together to coordinate care and services, I made sure there was a place for schools and educational services in the ChildNEXUS community.
Our schools play a vital role that cannot be overstated in any child's development. Aside from being centers of learning, they are often also the first responders to any child's developmental challenges, from struggling in a subject to social and emotional difficulties.
As we prepare for the school season to begin again, I wanted to take a minute to recognize some schools that go the extra mile to serve kids who think and learn differently.
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Bridges Academy educates a diverse group of gifted students with a range of strengths, interests, and learning differences. We refer to these students as twice-exceptional or 2e. Our program is strength-based, student-centered, and life-changing. Our promise is to use our strength-based program to unlock human potential. And, the potential of our students is high. We educate a unique population of students with learning differences who are amazingly bright, outside-the-box thinkers, capable of developing expertise at a very young age in any number of fields from robotics to religion, string theory to Sanskirt, politics to poetry.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, California 91604
Phone: (818) 506-1091
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Franklin Educational Services
Franklin Educational Services has a fully accredited virtual and in-person academic homeschool program. Our program addresses the needs of students taking AP and honors-level courses as well as students who need a modified curriculum to accommodate their unique learning characteristics. At Franklin, students learn at their own pace and pursue their own interests while excelling academically, and building essential learning skills. Our one-to-one schooling offers flexibility and customized learning, and the curriculum is tailored for each child. Days, times, and session locations are chosen by the family.
11777 San Vicente Blvd. 129
Los Angeles, California 90049
Phone: (310) 571-1176
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Frostig School
Frostig School provides a full range of academic and support services for students in grades 1-12 who have complex learning differences. Our two campuses provide a welcoming community to all students where they are able to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With classroom sizes of 12 or fewer, Frostig aims to provide quality instruction to meet the needs of individual students. An extensive array of elective programs (art, film, drama, music, and computer technology) are offered to encourage student creativity and success. Frostig empowers and celebrates each student on their journey to a successful future.
Campuses available in Pasadena and West Los Angeles, California
Phone: (626) 791-1255
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The Help Group
The Help Group is the largest, most comprehensive US nonprofit of its kind for children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and abuse/emotional challenges. The Help Group’s 14 specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,150 students. Its broad range of mental health and therapy services and vocational and residential programs extends its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year including innovative affirming programming for LGBTQ+ youth.
Six campuses in the Los Angeles area
Phone: (877) 994-3588
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Lindamood-Bell Academy
The Lindamood-Bell Academy is an accredited K-12 California private school. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading and comprehension. During their day, the student will receive one-to-one and small group instruction, where small groups may generally consist of 2-3 students. In addition, students have the option of attending the Academy in person at a local learning center, via the comfort of their own home, utilizing our unique online option, or a blend of both. The Academy, where the imagery-language foundation is at the core of all learning, uses a recognized and proven standards-aligned curriculum. A personalized education plan is developed for students and, whether in person or online, our programs replicate Lindamood-Bell quality on all levels-our students do not work alone.
Request for information here.
You may also call (800) 233-1819
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Pacific Preparatory
Pacific Preparatory is an accredited virtual K-12 school where students meet with their teachers one-on-one, receiving real-time instruction. The curriculum is interactive and teachers adapt activities and homework to fit each student. With two decades of experience, we offer innovative school options for families who desire the highest quality educational programming—whether learning from the comfort of their home or while traveling. Our vision includes academic programming for our students that inspires:
• a love of learning
• confidence
• self-advocacy
2443 Fillmore St. #380-7575
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (314) 722-7737
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Renaissance Schools
Renaissance Schools, together with their partner institutions Rolling Hills Prep and REACH, provide a collaborative approach to education that provides every student with an individualized learning path to address their strengths and needs. Located on the same campus, we share the slogan: "Three Great Schools, One Vibrant Community." The Four Pillars of Renaissance Schools--Disciplined Mind, Sound Character, Healthy Bodies, and Creative Spirits--are incorporated by our instructors into their teaching and evaluation. These principles are not just on paper, they inspire the high-quality teaching that is our hallmark.
1500 Palos Verdes Drive North
San Pedro, CA 90732
Phone: (310) 791-1101
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Riverview School is an independent, coeducational boarding/day school, located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Riverview is a leader in educating students with complex language and learning challenges. We’re committed to helping each of our students gain academic, social, and independent living skills to achieve their goals. As a community that aspires to reflect and prepare our students for the increasingly diverse world, Riverview supports and nurtures the whole child and their full identity. Programs include middle and high school, a post-high school transition program, and a summer program.
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537
Phone: (508) 888-0489
admissions@riverviewschool.org
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Westmark School
Westmark School is a creative and supportive college preparatory school dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating students with distinct learning styles, providing the tools necessary to achieve successful and fulfilling futures. The Grades 2–12 school uses research-based methodologies and differentiated instruction to nourish the bright minds of more than 200 neurodiverse learners who have language-based learning differences—such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia—often combined with ADD/ADHD or other auditory or visual processing challenges. Because our students learn differently, we teach differently. And the difference is brilliant.
5461 Louise Ave.
Encino, California 91316
Phone: (818) 986-5045
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