SEED High School was created for parents of high school students with learning differences. Our goal is to better connect our high school-aged community with resources, parent education, and support for the high school years and beyond.
The high school years are a vital time for families to plan for college, future living, and navigating independence. SEED HS hopes to offer informative programs to further empower this community. We strive to work collaboratively with the Acalanes Union High School District in supporting students with learning differences and their families.
SEED High School Events: stay up to date on events specific to high school families. Visit the SEED Events page and search by organizer “SEED High School”.
For more information, check out our resource list below, or email us at highschool@seedlafayette.org
SEED HS & Community Events
Resource List
This list is for informational purposes only. SEED does not endorse any organizations, products, or service providers listed here.
Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD)
AUHSD Required Courses for Graduation — https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2124
AUHSD Special Education and Auxiliary Services — https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/specialservices
Acalanes High School – Information for Students with Learning Disabilities— https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2738
Private High Schools for Students with Learning Differences
Bayhill High School — https://www.bayhillhs.org/
Fusion Academy — https://www.fusionacademy.com/
Orinda Academy — https://www.orindaacademy.org/
Orion Academy— https://www.orionacademy.org/
The Springstone School — https://www.thespringstoneschool.org/
Sterne School — https://www.sterneschool.org/
Tilden Prep School — https://tildenprep.com/
Tutoring and Academic Support Services
C2 Education of Lafayette — https://www.c2educate.com/locations/lafayette-ca/
Khan Academy — https://www.khanacademy.org/
Lafayette Academy — https://www.lafayetteacademy.com/
Paul the Tutor — https://www.paulthetutors.com/
Sylvan Learning — https://www.sylvanlearning.com/
Post High School Options for Students with Learning Disabilities
College Counseling for Students with Learning Differences
Colleen Boucher-Robinson, Collegewise (Online Only) — https://www.colleenboucher.com/
Rebecca Field Consulting — https://rebeccafieldconsulting.com/
Melissa Masland, Masland Educational Consulting — https://www.maslandeducationalconsulting.com/
Book for Help in Choosing Colleges
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences — https://www.princetonreview.com/press/k-and-w-guide-to-colleges
Standardized Testing Accommodations
ACT Accommodations Information — https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/accommodations.html
SAT Accommodations Information — https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/request-accommodations
Summer Programs
DVC Summer Institute College Bridge Program — https://www.dvc.edu/student-services/eops-care/summer-institute.html
College Internship Program — https://cipworldwide.org/summer/
Helpful Books and Websites
Nolo’s IEP Guide — https://store.nolo.com/products/nolos-iep-guide-ield.html
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs — https://www.wrightslaw.com/store/aaieps.html
IEP Goals Banks — https://www.specialmomadvocate.com/iep-goal-banks/
Independent Assessments/Evaluations
Elea Bernou, PsyD — http://eastbayassessment.com/
Tina Guterman, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist, 415-440-4713
Special Education Advocates
Special Education Attorneys
Kathryn Dobel, 510-548-2004
Mandy Leigh — https://www.leighlawgroup.com/attorney/mandy-leigh/
Natasha Washington — https://www.natashewashington.com/
Estate Planning, Conservatorship, Special Needs Planning
The Dale Law Firm (also provides educational videos on the website) — https://www.dalelawfirm.com/
The Urbatsch Law Firm — https://www.urblaw.com/
Teen to Adulthood Transitional Services
Care Parent Network — https://www.careparentnetwork.org/
The Basics of Regional Centers and Individual Program Plans with Jim Huyck – YouTube Video
Melissa Masland’s presentation of post-high school education options and the college application process for students in special education — recap of the presentation here.
Government Services
Disability Benefits — https://ca.db101.org/
Employment – Department of Rehabilitation — https://www.dor.ca.gov/
Adult Special Needs Housing Resources
Please check with your Regional Center case worker for additional resources.
California Community Opportunities https://www.ca-cco.org/residential
Las Trampas — https://lastrampas.org/
Shire House — https://shirehouse.org/
Sunflower Hill — https://sunflowerhill.org/
Sweetwater Spectrum — https://sweetwaterspectrum.org/
East Bay Sea Serpents — http://www.ebss.team/
Special Olympics Northern California — https://www.sonc.org/
Walnut Creek Recreation – Specialized Recreation — https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/arts-and-recreation/recreation-parks/specialized-recreation
E-Sports — https://e-sports.org
