The Avalon Academy

The Avalon Academy is a specialized school in Burlingame, California dedicated to students with movement disorders, particularly cerebral palsy. The school provides a highly individualized approach that integrates academic instruction with motor-skill development and physical therapy support, recognizing that students with movement disorders benefit from coordinated academic and therapeutic services delivered by a skilled, specialized team.

With small class sizes (approximately 4 students per teacher) and an interdisciplinary model, the Academy addresses the unique learning and developmental needs of each child. The program emphasizes family partnership, working closely with parents to support students across all areas of challenge—from mobility and fine motor skills to academic progress. The nurturing environment is designed to help students with cerebral palsy and similar conditions build confidence, independence, and the skills needed to thrive both in school and in their broader community.

The Academy serves students from Kindergarten through 12th grade on a rolling admission basis. For families seeking a specialized educational setting where movement disorders are understood and accommodated within an academic curriculum, the school's focused expertise and small, supportive community may be a strong fit.