Speech and Language Development Center is a nonprofit school and therapy center serving children and young adults with special needs, age three months through 21 years.
Drawing on over 60 years of knowledge, skill and success, SLDC provides remediation for language/learning, emotional/social and neurologically-based needs to students with a broad scope of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Center is certified by the California State Department of Education and licensed by the California State Department of Social Services. For more information, see www.sldc.net.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Speech and Language Development Center is a nonprofit school and therapy center serving children and young adults with special needs, age three months through 21 years.
- Drawing on over 60 years of knowledge, skill and success, SLDC provides remediation for language/learning, emotional/social and neurologically-based needs to students with a broad scope of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- The Center is certified by the California State Department of Education and licensed by the California State Department of Social Services.
- For more information, see www.sldc.net.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Speech & Language Development Center?
The application deadline for Speech & Language Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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