Aseltine School
Aseltine School
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Aseltine School is to educate and empower students to become critical thinkers of the world.
About
STUDENTS COME TO ASELTINE SCHOOL WITH LONG HISTORIES OF SCHOOL FAILURE DUE TO SERIOUS BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, DEFICITS IN ACADEMIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR POOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. THEY HAVE TRIED MOST OF THE PROGRAMMATIC INTERVENTIONS AVAILABLE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING ABOUT DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN ALL OF THESE AREAS LEADING/TRANSITIONING TO A LESS RESTRICTIVE EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL SETTING.WE HAVE A DEDICATED STAFF OF 27 WHO WORK TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF 33 STUDENTS.ASELTINE SCHOOL PROGRAM OVERVIEW (DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES)INTRODUCTIONASELTINE SCHOOL EMBRACES A PHILOSOPHY OF UNCOMMON COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT STUDENTS CAN BECOME AWARE OF, LEARN TO COPE WITH, & EVENTUALLY OVERCOME THE CIRCUMSTANCES OR BARRIERS THAT HAVE LIMITED THEIR PROGRESS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE BELIEF THAT THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A FOUNDATION OF NURTURING SUPPORT & GUIDANCE, COMBINED WITH IMAGINATION, DISCIPLINE, & CHALLENGE. ASELTINE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BECOME CRITICAL THINKERS OF THE WORLD.ASELTINE SCHOOL STRONGLY SUPPORTS THE IDEA OF CULTURAL PLURALISM & CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF CULTURES & COMMUNITIES THAT MAKE UP THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY. WE ARE GROUNDED IN THE FUNDAMENTAL RESPECT FOR THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH STUDENT AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES HE OR SHE BRINGS TO OUR SETTING. WE BELIEVE THAT WHILE LEARNING IS A SERIOUS MATTER, IT CAN ALSO BE FUN AND RELEVANT TO THE STUDENTS' INTERESTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENGAGING STUDENTS AS THINKERS, PROBLEM-SOLVERS, & PARTNERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.THE PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM STRUCTURE IS DESIGNED TO OFFER A CONTINUUM OF ACADEMIC SETTINGS, RANGING FROM A ONE-TO-ONE STRUCTURE TO SELF CONTAINED CLASSES.SCHOOL-WIDE CONFLICT RESOLUTION BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:ASELTINE SCHOOL PRIDES ITSELF ON PROGRAMS WHICH WORK CREATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN CONFLICT. WE STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND, SUPPORT, & VALIDATE OUR STUDENTS' ATTEMPTS AT COPING WITH LIFE'S/SCHOOLING'S DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES & DEMANDS. WE UNDERSTAND THAT FACING UP TO LIFE'S DEMANDS IS NOT AN EASY TASK AT ANY AGE.OUR PROGRAM CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, & OVERCOME THE VARIOUS CONFLICTS THEY HAVE WITH PEOPLE, CIRCUMSTANCES AND/OR WITHIN THEMSELVES. WE HAVE A STRONG BELIEF IN THE POTENTIAL OF EACH STUDENT. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH STUDENT HAS IT WITHIN HIM OR HERSELF TO RESPOND TO LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES IN A THOUGHTFUL, SELF-DISCIPLINED, & RESPONSIBLE MANNER.THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION, STUDENTS DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS, PERSONAL & SOCIAL COPING SKILLS. AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IMPROVES, STUDENTS DEVELOP ENHANCED SELF-ESTEEM, WHICH LEADS TO PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT. WE SEEK TO WORK WITH EMPOWERED STUDENTS--STUDENTS WHO WORK WITH US AS FULL PARTNERS WHILE THEY BEGIN TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE CONTROL OVER THE DIRECTION OF THEIR LIVES & THEIR EDUCATION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Special education school for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, intellectual disabilities (mild to moderate) and other health impairments.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Special education school for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, intellectual disabilities (mild to moderate) and other health impairments.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 4027 NORMAL STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 31 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $242,578.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization pays $1,255,157 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $62,583 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.