Programs

JFK serves students ages 5-22

Our students are exposed to the same content standards that the state requires for general education students, with significant modifications.  Much of our curriculum is delivered as functional skills with the content standards embedded.  (Ex:  If the content standard is math calculations, we may teach a student how to add up the amount of money needed to purchase items on a shopping list.)

The district of residence is responsible for making an offer of educational placement for their students.  If a child requires the level of supports provided at JFK, the district representative will contact JFK and invite us to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting to discuss possible placement.  Placement cannot happen through parent request.

 JFK is a public segregated site serving special education students.  We do not have general education students being served on our campus, so we are considered a special education facility.  JFK does have a traditional calendar with 180 school days.  For students who qualify, we also offer an extended year program for an additional 19 days.

If your child is under 3 years old, call Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC), Early Start Station for an assessment.  (209) 529-2626.  For children over 3 years old, call your school district's Special Education office.

Contact your school district's Special Education Department.

CAPTAIN is a multiagency network developed to support the understanding and use of Evidence Based Practices for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across the state: http://www.captain.ca.gov/. 

National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC) has worked to develop free professional resources for teachers, therapists, and technical assistance providers who work with individuals with ASD.  Resources include detailed information on how to plan, implement, and monitor specific evidence-based practices.  http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/.

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC).  We serve children and adults with developmental disabilities in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties.  Free diagnosis and assessment services are available to any person suspected of having a developmental disability, such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.  To qualify for ongoing support and services, a person must be found to have a developmental disability which began before the age of 18 and is a substantial handicap.   http://www.vmrc.net/.

The Family Resource Network.  A leading provider of family support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  http://www.frcn.org.