Educational Development Center

3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222

The GEARA Philosophy of Education... ...Encompasses a method that is founded upon strong behavioral support and student accountability.

It is based on a holistic approach to education that provides the foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a child`s life.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Special Education

Year Founded

1992

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

n/a

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 29%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
(Mandatory Uniform - Polo Shirt (grey, green, or blue), black pants)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Associate

Katherine Cooper

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Culinary Arts

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Woodshop

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Health and Hospitality

School Notes

Since 1992 The Educational Development Center`s Therapeutic Day School, under the management of GEARA Group Inc., has provided educational alternatives for emotionally and or socially challenged students, students with learning disabilities and those coping with autism. Its programmatic goal is to produce individuals that are capable of functioning in today`s society as independently and productively as their potential permits. Serving ages five to twenty-two, grades K through 12, EDC is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education. EDC`s programs are staffed with a behavioral intervention team, as well as individual and group therapist to aid students. EDC Experiential Vocational Program: Hotel and Hospitality Services Home Health Care Carpentry Culinary Arts Laundry Service Vehicle Maintenance Green Cleaning Services EDC Curriculum: Mathematics Science History Health Physical Education Computer Science Language Arts

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $13,405 for elementary schools and $15,743 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).