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Switzer Learning Center nonpublic school serving neurodivergent & special needs students with autism

SWITZER LEARNING CENTER

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Nurturing students of all abilities to believe, achieve, and thrive since 1966. 

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Special Education Programs and Therapeutic Support

At Switzer Learning Center we promote equity in education by providing individualized learning programs in a nonpublic school setting, paired with clinical support, tailored to each student so they can believe in themselves, achieve success in school, and thrive as an independent adult. 

Our Programs and Services

Switzer Learning Center student and teacher working together during IEP programming

INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PROGRAMS (ILP)

NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

Utilizing evidence and research-based curriculum along with STEAM programming in an interactive Design Thinking environment to encourage real-world learning in grades 5-12.

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NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

Non-traditional, certificate track learning program for students with moderate-to-severe Autism or special learning challenges at our nonpublic school.


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TRADITIONAL PROGRAM (DIPLOMA TRACK)

NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM (CERTIFICATE TRACK)

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

Traditional, diploma track individualized learning program for students in grades 5-12 at our nonpublic school. 



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Ball pit and occupational ABA therapy room with colorful walls for children with behavioral needs

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral health counseling services (individual and group). 

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Guitar on walls of music room part of performing arts programming for neurodivergent students.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Fine art, music, and drama. Social and life skills programming.


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EVENTS

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & CLINICAL SERVICES

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Graduation & Last Day of School

June 16


Summer School Begins

July 1


No School/Office Closed: Independence Day

July 4


 



BY THE NUMBERS

13+ DISTRICTS

13+ DISTRICTS

13+ DISTRICTS

Serving public school districts and charter schools throughout L.A. County; including the South Bay, South Central, and Harbor Cities.

AGES 10-22

13+ DISTRICTS

13+ DISTRICTS

Our state-licensed programs and clinical services serve L.A. County students ages 10-22 in grades 5-12.

56 YEARS

13+ DISTRICTS

56 YEARS

Founded in 1966, Switzer Learning Center is the only nonpublic school in Torrance exclusively serving neurodivergent students.

71%

13+ DISTRICTS

56 YEARS

Students with special needs and/or learning challenges who enter college or vocational school.

+3,500

+3,500

+3,500

Los Angeles County students and families served.

2,655

+3,500

+3,500

Counseling minutes per week 

945

+3,500

945

Speech and Language Therapy minutes per week.

77

+3,500

945

Los Angeles County Students served this year.

This is an inclusive place, ready to help people with all sorts of needs. It's about caring and community. There's a family feeling here that motivates me to learn.


Upper School Student, age 16

Special Needs and Neurodivergent Students in a group with school principal at Knott's Berry Farm

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Switzer Learning Center

2201 Amapola Court, Torrance, California 90501, United States

(310) 328-3611

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Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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