About Beacon School

	Not every student can succeed in the public school environment. Some students require emotional and academic support in order to participate successfully in a classroom setting. Beacon School is designed to serve and nurture these students through a series of specialized programs created to promote self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. We believe that students flourish when given the tools for success within a caring environment. Founded in 1970 to expand educational opportunities for special education students, Beacon School specializes in preparing our students to transition to public school and/or vocational opportunities. Our goal is to help students become independent and contributing members of today's society. At Beacon School, we measure our success through our students' success.
	Why choose Beacon School? Over 30 years' experience in Special Education Individualized Instruction Credentialed Teachers Licensed Therapists
		John Font, Ph.D., Founder/Trustee BS and MS Ed., Speech Pathology/Audiology, Syracuse University Ph.D, Speech Pathology/Audiology, University of Pittsburgh All American Lacrosse, Syracuse University Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology/Audiology, Syracuse University and Stanford University Captain, USMCR (Retired) Team Leader, Global Volunteers Teresa Malekzadeh Executive Director BA Ed., Marian College Masters Studies, Education, Indiana University Special Education Credential Board Member, California Association of Private Special Education Schools Co-author, Student Profile System Facilitator, Statewide Curriculum/Behavioral Seminars