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Pacific Autism Center For Ed.

1880 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-0940 -

School Notes Overview:

Our mission at PACE is to provide high quality programs for individuals with autism /developmental disabilities, so they may experience the satisfaction and fulfillment that accompany learning, self expression, self-care, productive work and interpersonal and community experiences. PACE provides for the educational & residential needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. Specialists in speech and language development, occupational therapy, behavior management and special education instruction work as a team to serve the diverse needs of our clients. Research has shown that people with learning disabilities who are enrolled in effective programs at an early age are better equipped to achieve academic, social and workplace success, allowing them to reach their full potential and to lead rewarding lives. ...

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School Overview:

	Pacific Autism Center For Ed.
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	State or regional independent school association Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Autism, Communication Disorders
County	Santa Clara County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	81 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 53 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	232 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

PACE School Serving the needs of students 6-22 years of age, PACE school is a non-profit, non-public school, certified by the California Department of Education and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. PACE school serves students who live with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorders, with a specific emphasis on non-verbal individuals who are most at risk for educational failure and least likely to live independently as adults. After 11 years of leasing space, in January 2008, PACE school relocated to its own privately purchased facility in Santa Clara.
Early Intervention Program Early intervention is key to enabling children diagnosed with ASD to achieve their full potential. PACE–EI consists of: home-based and center-based therapy; preschool and play groups programs; parent training and support. Infants to 6 year olds and their families participate in specialized therapy and preschool programs designed to help them develop essential social and verbal skills needed to participate in school-age learning. PACE Early Intervention program is located in West San Jose.
Profile last updated: 03/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95050)	School Zip (95050)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	36,335 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	32%
Population Average Age	32 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$58,961	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	38% / 62%	55% / 45%