Cypress School

Specialties

Cypress School is a non-​public school located in Sonoma County for children ages 6 – 22 with special education and behavioral needs that cannot be met in public schools.

Cypress School is designed to meet the special education needs of children requiring more support than public schools are able to provide. The curriculum promotes developmental learning and the acquisition of communication and daily life skills, while addressing the needs of children with severe behavioral challenges. Because the school environment plays such a critical role with learning and behavior, the classroom design for Cypress School includes specialized areas for the development of speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, and learning through technology.

History

Established in 1981.

Welcome to United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay

Celebrating 30 Years of Serving People with Disabilities in Sonoma, Napa & Solano Counties

UCP of the North Bay enhances the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities. We believe that individuals with even the most challenging disabilities have the right to quality education and transition services, integrated employment opportunities with competitive wages and career opportunities, and accessible recreation programs. We also promote full inclusion in community life by providing resource and referral, advocacy, and community integration services.

For the past 30 years United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay has been a leader in developing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities.

Cypress School: a non-​public school for children and young adults with disabilities.

Rec Programs: therapeutic programs for children and adults with disabilities.

Meet the Manager

Laura B.

Manager

Laura Briggin — Cypress School Director

M.S., Special Education. Cypress School Director since August 2007. Her career in developmental disabilities has spanned 38 years — developing non-​public schools for children with autism spectrum disorders, adult day, and residential services. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst responsible for directing our Behavior Health Services and Afterschool Socialization and Adaptive Skills Training. She also possesses a Special Education Credential and is a member of the Association for Severely Handicapped, Autism Society of America, and California Association of Private Schools.