Arise Educational Center

Arise Educational Center describes its approach as an individualized, developmentally based "Re-Education" model delivered in a safe, structured setting with small classes and one-on-one support. Their philosophy emphasizes hands-on and therapeutic learning—such as woodwork, ceramics, music, movement, role-play, outdoor activities, and vocational training—while also working with families to build students’ academic, social, communication, and career-readiness skills.

Arise Educational Center says it considers students for non-public school placement if they are already participating in Special Education services through their local school district and need more intensive programming outside the public school environment. (ariseeducationalcenter.com) To apply, families are directed to consult the student’s current district IEP team for a district referral; Arise then reviews records, conducts a 3-day intake interview to determine eligibility, has its treatment team discuss placement, and communicates acceptance or denial to parents and the referring district. (ariseeducationalcenter.com) If accepted, the family completes Arise intake documents to begin enrollment, and the admissions office lists contact information for follow-up questions. (ariseeducationalcenter.com) The published requirements are a district-based referral plus eligibility tied to current special education participation and need for intensified services; the site notes it serves students through local districts in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, and other Bay Area counties. (ariseeducationalcenter.com) I did not find any posted admissions deadlines, application windows, waitlist policy, or formal priority categories on the admissions page; the website does link to a 2025-2026 academic calendar, but not to admissions-specific dates. (ariseeducationalcenter.com)