Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, where we have been dedicated to serving students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders for over 30 years. As a vital part of ChanceLight® Behavioral Health & Education, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health and education solutions for children and young adults, Spectrum Center is committed to changing the lives of children by providing them with the opportunity to create successful, independent futures.
About Spectrum Center Schools and Programs:
Spectrum Center’s state-certified non-public schools and public school integrated collaborative classrooms offer special education services to students aged five to 22 with a wide range of disabilities. Our team of experts, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts, teachers, therapists, and vocational coaches, emphasizes positive approaches and utilizes research-based methods to serve students with special needs.
Programs & Services:
Spectrum Center provides a comprehensive range of academic programs, life skills training, vocational and transition services, support services, and collaborative programs to students with autism, emotional disturbance, physical challenges, and developmental delays.
Parents and Students:
Enrolled students at Spectrum Center can expect customized instruction and plans tailored to meet the needs outlined in their individual education programs (IEP). Our experts collaborate with families to help students work toward their personalized goals, ensuring a supportive and individualized learning environment.
Educators:
Spectrum Center collaborates with educators in public schools to refer students to Spectrum Schools and Programs. We also partner with public school districts to provide programs on their campuses, offering specialized academic instruction services to students with autism, developmental disabilities, emotional disorders, and behavioral challenges through on-site Collaborative Programs.
Community Partners:
Through community partnerships, Spectrum Center provides opportunities for students to learn and work within the community. Our vocational coaches and employers play a crucial role in helping students acquire employment skills essential to becoming as independent as possible.
Life After Spectrum;
Spectrum Center students graduate with a high school diploma or receive a certificate of completion, leading fulfilling, productive lives independently or with assistance. Student success is measured by setting individual goals and providing vocational or technical training, transitional services, and independent living preparation.
Why Work for Us?
Educators, therapists, and other professionals seeking to make a genuine difference in the lives of students with special needs will find abundant opportunities and personal satisfaction at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs. We offer rigorous academics, engaging technology, and strong behavior support systems in a highly innovative education environment.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts, special education teachers, related service specialists, and vocational coaches, providing a continuum of services in one location. Spectrum Center’s commitment to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as the foundation of our approach helps students advance academically and behaviorally while streamlining the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Professional development is not just encouraged but actively supported, with opportunities to participate in research, presentations, and professional publications. Spectrum Center is renowned for the quality of its research-based, data-driven programs and has earned the highest rating from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Join us at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs and contribute to a nurturing environment that prioritizes the implementation and appreciation of effective teaching methodologies, creating a lasting impact on the lives of students with special needs!
