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Community Partners

American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Southern California

argosyThe American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Southern California offers Clinical Psychology programs that are grounded in theory and research while also incorporating experiential elements that allow the student to learn through classroom exercises, personal reflection and supervised field experiences. Our programs follow the practitioner-scholar model, which prepares aspiring psychologists to develop the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required for successful clinical practice.

Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

center2The Center for Autism is home to a team of experts in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. Since their opening, they have been a leader in assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Their goal is to give help and hope to children and families challenged by autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

OC Pathways

path3OC Pathways connects educators and industry leaders to equip students for college and career success. Partners develop coursework that combines rigorous academics with career preparation in such target sectors as health care/biotechnology, engineering/advanced manufacturing and information technology/digital media. This countywide project also creates work-based learning opportunities for students and empowers educators with 21st-century learning strategies.

Orange County Department of Education

educationThe Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is a public education organization offering support services to 27 school districts and more than 600 schools and 20,000 educators serving over 500,000 students in Orange County. OCDE’s personnel offer support, professional development, and student programs through its divisions and departments: Administrative Services, Alternative Education, Business Services, Career and Technical Education, Information Technology, Instructional Services, Legal Services, School and Community Services, and Special Education.

Spirit League

SpiritLeague_01Spirit League allows children with special needs to play team sports in a positive, self-esteem building environment. Spirit League is for children who are physically active (ambulatory), and have the emotional ability to participate — but have difficulty keeping up with their peers. They emphasize the learning of basic sports skills and physical fitness for higher functioning but developmentally challenged boys and girls, ages 6-20+ years, in southern Orange County, California.

Urban Workshop

logo_urbanNew Vista School is proud to announce its partnership with Urban Workshop to provide a key component of our Transition program. Each Monday for 12 weeks, 10 students will attend the “Youth Learn & Build S.T.E.M. Program for Level 1. The students will have classes and hands-on with tools, materials, computers, 3-D printing, electronics, and mechanical systems.

Phoenix Club

phoenix logoPhoenix Club is for students 13 yrs of age and have completed 8th grade OR 14 yrs of age and in good academic standing. The program revolves around a special avocation such as outdoor activities and arts/hobbies. An important goal of the Phoenix Club is to help young adults be responsible and caring persons, both now and in the future.

Marshalls

Marshalls of Laguna Hills is an off-price retail store which has provided a supportive job training environment for New Vista School students for over 6 years. At Marshalls, New Vista School students have their first off campus work experience where they begin to develop soft skills including teamwork, effective communication with staff and customers, and dependability.

Smart and Final

Smart and Final of Lake Forest has provided New Vista School students with a supportive community venue for hands on vocational training. Students at Smart and Final are able to interact directly with managers and staff, and work towards their highest level of vocational independence while continuing to refine transferable soft skills. Smart and Final has proved to be a valuable training ground for NVS students, many of whom have gained employment with the company after graduation.

Regional Center of Orange County

New Vista Career Academy works with the Regional Center as an approved vendor for our adult day program.  This program provides job training, internship opportunities, volunteer and community outings, and life skills curriculum for adults 18 and older.

Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is one of 21 private, nonprofit organizations contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The regional center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and supports to help them live safely and with dignity in the community.

Department of Rehabilitation

New Vista Career Academy and Department of Rehabilitation are working together to empower young adults to lead meaningful and productive ways of life. DOR provides student job-readiness support through vocational skill development programs. DOR programs provide on-the-job training and job placement resources for young adults up to age 21.

Department of rehab is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities. The department of rehab is geared to support youth and young adults with disabilities as they transition into their adult lives.

Renewable Farms

Renewable Farms is a non-profit sustainable aquaponics farm and event venue in Anaheim that produces food for local residents in need. Renewable Farms is educating, empowering, and employing communities through responsible agriculture. Our students are involved in their ecosystem management projects.

testimonials

Students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence…

In the past 3 years I have witnessed firsthand the change that takes place within students who go through our Transition program. These students leave New Vista with a greater sense of confidence after having been given the opportunity to work in a real business and gain experiences in multiple community environments. With the proper training, attitude, and a little patience, these young adults can achieve any goals they set their mind to.

Eric Warner, Transition Specialist

The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

Our daughter started New Vista in 7th grade with the plan that she would only stay there for her middle school years. We were so happy with her progress, that now, 5 years later, she is about to graduate. Thanks to the New Vista teachers and staff, she has blossomed socially and academically, and she has been able to participate in high school activities we never thought possible. The options after graduation are now wide open for her…

NVS Parent

Thank you!

I can give you a story of my son’s journey but this quote basically sums it up. “You transformed an impossible child into an adult with possibilities.” Regarding plans after Noah graduates… NVS’ adult program. I’m excited to be participating at ground level with other senior parents and Ms. Donnelly. Thank you!

NVS Parent

He received such a great education foundation…

I want to thank you all for the great job you all did with my son. He received such a great education foundation from each of you at NVS. He is doing a very good job at College. He is currently a “B plus” student on all his classes, and best of all, that he just received his first Math exam result of a 100% grade. I cannot be more proud of him and am very thankful to all NVS staff. Now he is a very responsible and independent college student.

NVS Parent

Exceeded our expectations…

Our experience at New Vista School over the past 3 plus years has been outstanding. After trying three other schools and investigating many more, we found a school that “gets” our child. The teachers and administrators have created an individualized plan, both academic and behavioral, that has exceeded our expectations.

NVS Parent

Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff…

Our experience at New Vista has been night and day from our previous experience in the school district public system! Teachers in the public system repeatedly said our son was unable to read and comprehend third grade books. At New Vista, our son has read 33 books in the last 4.5 months – 82% of them at a grade level of 4.6. Sincere thanks to the whole NVS Staff for your dedication and commitment in helping these kids do better in life.

NVS Parent

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New Vista School | 23092 Mill Creek Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Front Office: 949-455-1270

We are a private, non-profit, 501c3, WASC-accredited school serving Orange County, California. We are authorized to serve ASD students through the non-public school (NPS) option available to qualified families and school districts. Our academic and social curricula are guided by the following values: Safety, Respect, Responsibility, Initiative, Problem Solving and Resiliency.

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