Special Education School

Children with profound special needs improve their lives in Wayfinder’s special education school, which is a state-certified non-public school. In a safe, positive learning environment, students maximize their levels of independence. Wayfinder provides the least restricted environment for our students.

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Children and youth, ages 5 to 22, with moderate-to-severe disabilities and varying levels of medical, physical and behavioral challenges. Students’ diagnoses include autistic behaviors, seizure disorders, severe neurological problems, hyperactivity, chronic heart disorders, cerebral palsy or fetal alcohol syndrome. Visual impairment is not a prerequisite for enrollment.

We serve children from school districts throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Students do not need to live in Los Angeles County to attend.

Individualized instruction on communication, functional academics, self-help, socialization and prevocational skills
Compassionate teachers credentialed to work with children who have severe disabilities
1:2 staff-to-student ratio
Large classrooms with adapted instructional materials to engage all students in learning activities
Designated instructional service for Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Orientation and Mobility and Visual Impairment services
On-site nursing
Outdoor recreation, including our sensory playground and swimming pool
Instructional outings in the community to promote socialization skills and transition skills
Parent events, School wide events for students and families, Parent advocacy board and meeting to enrich our program
Specialized services for students whose disabilities include visual impairment, such as orientation and mobility training, assistive technology instruction and lessons in pre-Braille

REOPENING RESOURCES:

School Safety Plan

Special Education School Safety Checklist

LADPH Covid Toolkit

COURSE OF STUDY:

Course of Study K-8

Course of Study High School and Transition (Grades 9-12+)

SCHEDULES AND FORMS:

School Food Service Form

Servicio de Comida Escolar

OTHER:

Summer Meals for Kids & Teens

Local School Wellness Policy

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Isaias has multiple disabilities, including vision impairment, and uses a wheelchair. His parents, Hector and Marian, chose Wayfinder’s school because it could meet their son’s different needs. “The school has more therapists in-house who can help him,” says Marian. “The student-to-adult ratio is low. And he has a small class size.”

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