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The Children's Home of Stockton's Non-Public School (NPS) is a private non-profit, non-sectarian special education school certified by the California State Department of Education. The school operates on a 230 day extended year, including 180 days of full-time (6 hour) sessions during the regular school year and two 25 partial day (5 hour) summer sessions. Qualification for admission to the NPS program is contingent upon the student's established need for Special Education services, as determined through local School Districts or the County Office of Education.

The Non-Public School program provides an alternative educational environment for qualified students requiring intensive Special Education services in a highly structured setting. Students with special needs may be referred to the NPS program from a variety of sources, including local School Districts, the San Joaquin County Office of Education, County Mental Health, Social Services, various Probation Departments, and by the CHS Residential Services division. Determination of Special Education qualification and authorization of service delivery is then established by the student’s school district of residence.

The NPS program is staffed with Special Education credentialed teachers, the majority of whom also possess Master’s Degrees in Special Education. Each teacher is assisted by a Program Assistant (typically college students working towards credentialing or associated degrees), working in a team format to provide students with a positive school experience in a comprehensive educational environment. Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) are utilized to assess, monitor and improve student’s academic skills and socio-emotional functioning, with the goal of their successful reintegration into a public school setting.

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