Tobinworld
Tel:
(818)247-7474
- Tobinworld is a non-profit school for children and young adults with behavior problems.
- Typically students have been classified as severely emotionally disabled, autistic or developmentally disabled.
- Tobinworld seeks to impart to each student the skills and behaviors he or she needs in order to live as happy, normal and productive a life as possible.
- The program philosophy integrates special education with behavioral psychology and carries out an individual behavior and academic program for each student.
- Medication is not used at Tobinworld for behavior problems. Instead, we address behavior problems with a consistent behavioral and educational program.
- Whenever feasible, our goal is to return the student to public school or to a competitive or sheltered work opportunity.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 321 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Tobinworld places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 321 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 86% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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School Reviews
| 5 Tobinworld received the highest praise from the California Department of Education in 2012. The CDE notes that Tobinworld provides excellent vocational opportunities for students of all abilities, a strong Academy program for diploma track students, and an excellent behavior program for students with autism. The CDE states that Tobinworld is the "Best Non-Public School in California." - Posted by Administrator - c.lou |
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