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Diploma Track Program

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Special Education Programs and Therapeutic Support

At Switzer Learning Center, it's been our mission to educate diverse minds, build social confidence, and create a path to independence since 1966.

SWITZER  LEARNING CENTER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Switzer Learning Center utilizes CDE-approved core curriculum combined with therapeutic programming in an environment to encourage learning and social engagement for students in grades 5-12. Programs include non-traditional, Certificate-Track and traditional, Diploma-Track education.

Traditional, individualized academic programs for grades 5-12.

Middle and High School Diploma-Track Programs

Non-traditional, Special Education Certificate of Completion (COC) learning program for students with moderate-to-severe Autism or special learning challenges.

Certificate-Track Programs

CLINICAL SERVICES

Speech and Language Therapy, Art and Behavioral Health Counseling Services (individual and group).

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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Fine art, music, STEM and more.

As seen on TV!  Click here to learn more about our DJ music program. 

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SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM

PEERS® Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills 14-week social skills groups.

 

IN THE NEWS

BY THE NUMBERS

10+ DISTRICTS

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

AGES 10-22

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

57 YEARS

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

71%

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

+6,000

Los Angeles County students and families served.

3,150

Counseling minutes per week

945

Speech and Language Therapy minutes per week.

+80%

Students from historically excluded communities

+40%

Students who live in foster, group or kinship care homes.

+70%

Students are eligible for free/reduced lunch

"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

Contact Us

If you have questions about the opportunities available to your child, or would like a tour of our campus, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

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