The Institute For Effective Education

General and special education for learners with unique learning needs are the core offerings of this nonprofit institute. Its family of schools serves students across a range of abilities using research-supported teaching methods. Programs may include speech and language services, occupational therapy, counseling, and behavior intervention for students who need them. Schools accept private referrals and placements by public school districts, as well as qualifying foreign students. For private referrals, the relevant school reviews records and conducts a live assessment to determine whether it can provide an appropriate program; this is not an assessment of eligibility for special education. Referrals and enrollment are processed throughout the year. The Institute for Effective Education was founded in 1972 and is based in San Diego, California.