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Empower Every Learner

Specialized learning for your child’s strengths.

Welcome to

Esther B. Clark Schools

Empowering Students for Success

Esther B. Clark Schools provide transformative education for K-10 students in the Bay Area with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our expert team combines education, behavior support, and mental health services to help students re-engage in learning and develop essential self-regulation skills.

In a structured, supportive environment, students build positive behaviors and gain the confidence needed for success in their next school placement. By working through challenges with guidance, they experience the lasting rewards of positive choices.hoices.

About Our Program

The Esther B. Clark School Program integrates specialized academics, therapeutic support, and behavioral strategies to help K-10 students with emotional and behavioral challenges build confidence, self-regulation, and academic success.

Specialized Academics

Small class sizes with personalized instruction in core subjects, tailored to each student’s learning needs.

Integrated Therapy

Four hours of onsite therapy weekly, including individual, family, group, and art therapy.

Behavioral Support

Positive Behavior Teaching (PBT) system helps students develop self-regulation and social-emotional skills.

Holistic Student Support

Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral skills training as needed.

Engaging School Culture

Community events, elective courses, and structured activities promote belonging and confidence.

Transition-Focused

Helping students build the skills needed to return to a mainstream school environment successfully.

Ignite Potential, Conquer Challenges

With campuses in Palo Alto and South Bay, Esther B. Clark Schools provide specialized education and therapeutic support in a structured, nurturing environment to help students succeed.