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Welcome!
The Bay School is a nonpublic, nonprofit school in Santa Cruz, Calif., dedicated to serving individuals with autism and developmental disabilities ages 5-22. It is a school where students establish a strong foundation to build a meaningful life.
The Bay School’s mission is to provide scientifically based educational and clinical services to produce measurable and lasting improvements in the lives of individuals and families served. The Bay School provides full day, extended year educational and clinical services to students regardless of their race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or religion.
At The Bay School, students build essential communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills. With the partnership of families, a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, and specialized 1:1 instruction, The Bay School supports students in gaining independence and reaching their highest potential.
TBS is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization (our IRS non-profit letter).
Tax Identification Number 94-3313535
TBS teachers are certified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as Specialists (Moderate-to-Severe) in Special Education.
TBS is certified by the California Department of Education, Non-public school division.
The Bay School is part of the May Institute, a national organization of award-winning programs for children and adults with autism and other special needs.
An educational program that utilizes systematic instruction based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis
Highly trained professionals seeking to improve the quality of life of the students in their care
1:1 staff to student ratio
Curriculum that addresses the individual needs of each student
Opportunities for research in areas of education and intervention for students with autism and/or developmental disabilities
12 month, full day program
Teaching programs are developed based on each student’s educational and behavioral needs. Individualized educational plans are designed for each student with annual objectives and measurable outcomes.
Objectives emphasize the development of language skills, academic skills, social skills, leisure skills, self-help and safety skills. Students' progress is closely monitored by detailed data collection.
We work closely with families and encourage them to observe their child in programming, attend parent meetings, and implement teaching procedures in the home.
Our focus is on helping our students successfully transition out of the classroom and into the community.
Our Community Inclusion and Employment program offers our adolescents and young adults opportunities to engage in valuable volunteer or paid work experiences in integrated community work settings.
