The Koonings Center

The Koonings Center is a specialized program in Poway, CA, designed for students in grades 1-8 who require intensive academic and social interventions. As a sister program to NewBridge School, it focuses on supporting students with complex language, social, and academic needs, including those with Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Auditory Processing, and Executive Function challenges. The program serves as a foundational step for students preparing to transition into NewBridge classrooms.

To ensure highly personalized support, class sizes are strictly limited to 4-6 students. The learning environment is staffed by highly qualified Education Specialists and instructional assistants, with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists embedded directly into the program. This multidisciplinary approach allows for integrated therapeutic support within the classroom setting. Students also benefit from shared social opportunities with the NewBridge community through art, PE, lunch, and field trips.

The Koonings Center offers a nonsectarian, casual learning environment with a focus on compassion and strategic instruction. While the program provides intensive specialized support, students also participate in weekly art programs and other extracurricular activities. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the center also offers summer programming for additional engagement.