Spectrum Center Peninsula Campus

Spectrum Center Peninsula Campus describes an individualized, evidence-based special education approach centered on behavior-analytic and data-based instruction. Its philosophy emphasizes non-aversive, positive behavior supports and research-based practices to build pro-social behavior, communication, social interaction, academics, independent living, community integration, recreation/leisure, and vocational skills.

Spectrum Center Peninsula Campus in Pacifica is a California-certified nonpublic special education school, and admission is handled through a school-district referral process rather than a standard direct-apply private-school application. (spectrumschools.com) Families begin by contacting their local school district or requesting an IEP meeting; the student must have a current IEP showing that a nonpublic school placement is appropriate, after which the district and Spectrum arrange a campus tour and program-fit review. (spectrumschools.com) Required records include the student’s current IEP, transcripts, most recent psychoeducational assessment, and, if applicable, the latest functional behavior assessment and behavior plan; parents then complete enrollment paperwork during the first week, and Spectrum says an academic skills assessment is done before enrollment. (spectrumschools.com) For key dates, Spectrum does not post a traditional admissions deadline or lottery schedule and instead states that students may enroll at any time during the year, including during extended school year (ESY). (spectrumschools.com) I could not find any publicly posted Peninsula-specific waitlist policy or formal priority categories, so the publicly described process appears to depend on district referral, IEP-team determination, and whether the program is an appropriate fit for the student. (spectrumschools.com)