Children Programs
Children’s Programs
Do you have a child with autism or other developmental disabilities? Are you struggling to find resources for your child? Valley Achievement Center (VAC) in Bakersfield, offers a variety of educational, adaptive and social skills programs for children ages 3 to 22 with autism or other developmental disabilities. If you have a child who could benefit from one of our programs, we would love to speak with you and answer any questions you may have or schedule a tour of our facilities.
Basic Education Program
(Kindergarten to Age 22)
The Basic Education Day Program offers individualized education through one-on-one instruction for students diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, emotional disturbance, and mild to severe intellectual disabilities.
Valley Achievement Center (VAC) collaborates with the student’s Bakersfield school district or Local Education Agency (LEA) and parents or legal guardians to determine the least restrictive learning environment and develop the student’s Individualized Education Program goals and objectives based on state standards, core curriculum, current assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring of skills. VAC utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and other evidence-based methods to help students attain academic goals and improve functional skills. VAC also offers behavior assessment and intervention, as well as psychological services.
Preschool Program (Ages 3 through 5)
At VAC’s 1400 Stine Location
VAC’s After School Preschool Program provides one-on-one afternoon instruction to preschool age children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Each child is assessed to create an Individualized Program Plan (IPP)with specific goals and objectives developed through a collaboration with Kern Regional Center (KRC) and the child’s parents or guardians. The Preschool Program utilizes a structured environment and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and other evidence-based strategies to achieve the child’s goals.
Intermediate Afterschool Program
(Ages 6 to 9)
At VAC’s 1400 Stine Rd Location
The Intermediate Afterschool Program helps children diagnosed with autism and developmental disabilities to improve communication, adaptive, and social skills, as well as to decrease maladaptive behaviors.
Each child is assessed and given an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) with goals and objectives developed through a collaboration with Kern Regional Center (KRC) and the child’s parents or guardians. Goals and objectives are implemented through one-on-one instruction in a structured environment utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and other research-based methods
Afterschool Program
(Ages 10 through 22)
At the 7300 Ming Ave Location
The Afterschool Program is the same as the Intermediate Afterschool Program, except it applies to individuals ranging from age 10 through 22.
Social Skills Program (Ages 6 to 18)
Located at VAC’s 1300 Stine Location
The Social Skills Program helps children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities to improve communication and social skills to allow the student to succeed in his or her regular environment.
Students are assessed to create an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) with specific goals and objectives developed through collaboration with Kern Regional Center (KRC) and the child’s parents or guardians. Goals and objectives are implemented through three-to-one or six-to-one instruction in a structured environment utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and other evidence-based strategies.