About Our School
Plumfield Academy offers a unique educational setting for both residential and day students.
Located on eight acres in rural Sebastopol, Plumfield Academy
offers highly individualized instruction for students eligible for
special education services in grades K through 12. Certified by the
State of California, Plumfield Academy's Non-Public School provides a
highly structured environment where each child's educational and
behavioral needs are targeted in a classroom of 4-6 students. Plumfield
Academy curriculum is aligned with California State Standards, and core
academic subjects are taught by teachers with specialized credentials.
Individual, Group and Family therapy are an important part of student
and family development and are participated in by most of our students.
Speech Therapy is also available on campus. PHILOSOPHY - Special Education private school
We believe a highly structured and enriched environment is essential to growth and change.
Our calm and focused environment is our foundation for enhanced learning. In Special Education private school California Music, athletics, jobs on campus, and many non-academic activities encourage students to work and feel successful in a wide range of interests. Success in these arenas builds confidence and encourages students to try harder in academic subjects where there has often been a history of frustration and failure.SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
We know that a child who is socially isolated is at much greater risk of failing at school.
Plumfield Academy - Special Education private schools utilizes a language-based behavior management system in which our emphasis is placed on effective communication, social skills, and problem solving, the foundations of any successful relationship with peers and adults. The goal for all Plumfield Academy students is the confidence and self possession which comes from growth socially, emotionally and academically. Many of our students excel at Plumfield Academy and are able to successfully transition directly into regular classrooms on a public school campus.