James Baldwin Academy

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the hills of San Leandro, James Baldwin Academy serves up to 80 students in grades 3-12, providing special education services to students with a variety of mental health needs. In our seven small classrooms, we provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum.  As a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited school, we pair a rigorous course of study with a therapeutic milieu and a behavioral program.

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Services Offered

Specialized Academic Instruction
Students are provided with 240 minutes of academic instruction daily, delivered by credentialed special educators. High school students are able to earn 30 credits per semester and an additional 15 credits during summer school toward high school graduation. James Baldwin Academy's academic program combines a rigorous emphasis on increased achievement with the supports needed for students to realize success.

 

Individual Therapy
Every student meets with his/her therapist once a week. By building an alliance with student and continuously seeking their feedback and opinions, our therapists can tailor sessions to students' individual needs and preferences while accessing well-researched therapeutic modalities that align with Seneca's Unconditional Care model.

 

Family Therapy
We build active partnerships with our students' families and encourage all families to participate in weekly family therapy, which can be offered on campus or at another location at the family's request. By working closely together, we can best support and nurture our students.

 

Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a structured therapeutic environment for students to learn new skills, process situations, gain a better understanding of themselves, their families, and their communities. Restorative practices enable students to build community and take responsibility for their impact on others.

 

Other Supports
A variety of additional services may be provided including:

• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Consultation with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Support

School Calendar
2019-2020 School Calendar 

This school participates in the National School Lunch Program. Click here for the 2019-2020 Public Release; click here for the LSWP. For information on meals during summer break, please click here.

 

For more information regarding James Baldwin Academy, please email iracema_hromnik@senecacenter.org or call (510) 481-1222