A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 44 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Paid by school districts

Admissions Director

Edith Molinier

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

California Autism Foundation's mission is to provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance in helping them reach their highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment.
Our community based education programs at A Better Chance School and ABC Camp provide 35 children with education and activities year round.

ABC School is a non-public school that serves children and young adults from ages 6 to 22 that have autism and other developmental disabilities.ABC School offers community-based programming which provide students the opportunity to learn generalized skills that are transferable to daily real world settings in addition to the classroom environment. ABC School`s highly specialized curriculum and highly trained staff, excel in helping students who have been unable to succeed elsewhere. ABC School`s functional skills curriculum includes math, language arts, vocational training, culinary classes, art classes, music classes, travel training and self-help skills. ABC School utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH structured teaching methodologies, Pivotal Response Training, and Community Based Instruction (CBI). ABC School specializes in behavior management, offering a positive behavior support approach to maladaptive behaviors that prevent the student from being successful in a less restricted environment. Utilizing a team approach, students are regularly assessed to determine skill acquisition and maintenance in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. ABC provides 1:2 staff to student support unless otherwise specified in a student`s IEP. Workability vocational training and transition preparation program for students 16 years of age and older is provided. In this comprehensive program, students are assessed to identify areas of strength and employable skills and then matched with an employment opportunity in the local community. Students receive training to include: mock interview trials, job application practice, mobility training with public transportation, budgeting and banking skills, problem solving, and safety skills within the work environment. Additionally, Students receive on the job training through staff assistance and job coaching and bi-weekly paychecks! Some of our current job partners are: Berkeley Repertory TheaterWest CATMaking Waves AcademyPets with Attitude Pet SalonThe Watershed ProjectPoint Isabel Regional Park Graduating students of ABC School receive a Certificate of Completion and will transition from school to adult life with confidence, work skills and community experiences that will promote future success.

Source: Verified school update

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A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is located in the Hilltop Bayview neighborhood of San Pablo, CA.

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