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Valley Achievement Center (Basic education program, After school program)

  • Updated 4 weeks ago
  • 7300 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • After-School / Community Activities
  • Special Needs Schools

About Valley Achievement Center (Basic education program, After school program)

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About Valley Achievement Center (Basic education program, After school program)

Valley Achievement Center (VAC) of Bakersfield, CA has been providing educational programs for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities since 1998. Our offerings have grown significantly to include a full range of educational, behavior modification and socialization day programs. With 4 facilities and nearly 300 staff members, our programs for children include a morning full inclusion preschool, a full day Basic Education Program, after school preschool program, intermediate after school program (ages 6-9), after school program (ages 10-22), and after school social skills program. Applied Behavior Analysis techniques are used to develop personalized goals and objectives, which are implemented through one-to-one or three-to-one instruction models. For adults, VAC offers six unique programs, including Independent Living Skills, Supported Living Services, Group Supported Employment, Individual Supported Employment, PVSA (Professional, Vocational, Social Adjustment), and the Power Start Behavioral Management Day Program. All of our programs focus on improving functional, social and daily living skills, as well as developing self-advocacy and vocational training to enhance employability.

Services

Working hours

Closed

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/24/2026 6:14 pm

Languages

  • English

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Contact Phone number is (661) 834-8670.
http://www.autism-vac.org

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