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Covina Development Center

240 S Grand Avenue, Covina, CA, 91724-0917 -

School Notes Overview:

Covina Development Center (CDC) was originally established in 1957 by parents who were unable to find programs for their children with Developmental Disabilities. It was one of six programs, sponsored by the ARC of San Gabriel Valley until 1997 when ARC discontinued operations. At that time a new California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation was formed and CDC became an independent school to serve young children with and without special needs. CDC is much more than a preschool our preschool program is only a part of our total services. We serve children, with and without special needs and their families. Additionally, we serve other individuals and groups in the community. CDC's curriculum has been recognized for its excellence by various state agencies and also nationally. It has been used as a model to develop curricula for programs throughout the United States which serve young children and those with special needs. It is the philosophy of this school that a child's positive sense of self and trust in the environment and the people in it is essential for the child's maximum progress. Children deserve the opportunity to interact and learn in a school environment, which is emotionally safe and provides them with opportunities to explore and test themselves with teachers who value them as worthwhile and competent individuals. Children with special needs deserve trained teachers who understand their individual dynamics and have specialized knowledge to help them realize their fullest potential....

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School Overview:

	Covina Development Center
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other associations(s) for exceptional children National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	83 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	78%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 65 students
	Kind - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	27 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:3	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	250 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	n/a	6 hours

School Notes:

Covina Development Center (CDC) was originally established in 1957 by parents who were unable to find programs for their children with Developmental Disabilities. It was one of six programs, sponsored by the ARC of San Gabriel Valley until 1997 when ARC discontinued operations. At that time a new California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation was formed and CDC became an independent school to serve young children with and without special needs. CDC is much more than a preschool our preschool program is only a part of our total services. We serve children, with and without special needs and their families. Additionally, we serve other individuals and groups in the community. CDC's curriculum has been recognized for its excellence by various state agencies and also nationally. It has been used as a model to develop curricula for programs throughout the United States which serve young children and those with special needs. It is the philosophy of this school that a child's positive sense of self and trust in the environment and the people in it is essential for the child's maximum progress. Children deserve the opportunity to interact and learn in a school environment, which is emotionally safe and provides them with opportunities to explore and test themselves with teachers who value them as worthwhile and competent individuals. Children with special needs deserve trained teachers who understand their individual dynamics and have specialized knowledge to help them realize their fullest potential.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2009

In the News:

Due to state cuts, Covina school for disabled loses 80 percent of students (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 02:18:41 am
COVINA - An organization that serves children with special needs saw a third of its funding cut, resulting in reduced services for its clients.
Garden bears fruit, excitement for Covina preschool children (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
posted on June 20, 2009 at 05:07:29 am
COVINA - Her pigtails dancing as she swung her head from plant to plant, Danielle Vasquez smiled Friday as her father pushed her wheelchair around the new garden at Covina Development Center.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91724)	School Zip (91724)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,062 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	32%	32%
Population Average Age	35 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$59,158	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	43 years old	41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (91724) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	55% / 45%