The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The ABRITE Organization designed the Brite Horizons School to address growing needs voiced by Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) teams, families, and also recognized within our own school-based consultation and support. ABRITE has worked with our local regional centers and school districts for over 13 years and has supported learners from ages 12 months-22 years in a variety of formats. ABRITE has developed and sustained classrooms and support programs to assist students ranging from tiered supports for general education students to individual and intensive support services for special education students. Most notably, ABRITE developed a collaborative and comprehensive program with Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) that served students for over 7 years using solely research-based strategies. ABRITE also works with all major insurance providers throughout Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange Counties while our heart belongs with our roots and office hub in Santa Cruz County.
The Building Kidz curriculum was created to enhance whole child development and academic excellence. We intelligently integrate music, dance and theater in an age-appropriate environment, shaping a child’s character, self-confidence, and social emotional understanding from an early age.
Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse and responsive educational community dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals.
Expressive Learning provides one-on-one tutoring in all subject areas for grades Pre-K through 12.
Our team of tutors support students based on evaluation of individual needs and cater instruction to their learning style. Confidence plays a key part in academic success, therefore, we boost every session with positive reinforcement, helping students feel empowered both in and outside of school. We also offer specialized programs derived from researched-based best practices in writing, reading/spelling.
We give our students the best possible support by understanding that every student has their own unique learning style. Our tutors are experienced educators/credentialed teachers. We teach with enthusiasm and positivity, while building confidence & self-esteem for long-term success.
For more than 60 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.
Students advance through the program at their own pace. Our emphasis on individualized learning helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. We monitor each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires.
Alternative education program for K-12 students with a true sense of freedom. Our core offering is a personalized, alternative high school program for students. We serve students from all over the United States of America plus internationally.
Scotts Valley Unified schools are ranked as some of the highest performing public schools in Santa Cruz County. We are proud of the high quality education we provide to approximately 2500 students year after year. Be sure to visit the individual school web sites to see what’s happening at our two elementary schools, middle school, high school and Independent Study program.
The UC Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Center serves as the professional offices for about 350 staff from three divisions: Business and Administrative Services, Information Technology Services, and University Relations. The people who make up the University Relations division elevate the reputation of UC Santa Cruz and build enduring relationships with alumni and campus friends. This work is essential for developing critically needed private gifts along with other forms of support benefiting students and research.
Wendy began dance lessons at 4 years old at a private studio in San Jose. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, her dance education had a strong emphasis on ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical and tap technique, as well as dance history and dance appreciation. In addition to being a member of her high school’s Performing Arts Academy, she was a dance company member and became an apprentice to the Jose Limon West dance project at age 15. At 18, she started teaching classes at her childhood studio and soon after, taught a variety of classes at several studios in the Bay Area.
Wendy has instructed and choreographed routines for parades, showcases, Disneyland’s Holiday Spectacular, Carnival Cruise Lines Stars at Sea program and award-winning jazz, ballet, tap, character and lyrical routines for regional and national competitions.
Most recently, Wendy was a 2012-2014 member of the San Jose SaberKittens for the San Jose SaberCats Arena Football League team. Her most memorable highlights with the team are performing in front of thousands of fans, starring in a commercial on CSN Bay Area in the 2013 season and being a NET10 Wireless Dream Team Arena Bowl nominee for the 2014 season.