SUNSHINE SPECIAL EDUCATION

Sunshine Special Education is a Title I public school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 81 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Sunshine Special Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sunshine Special Education, located at 9390 California Ave. in Riverside, California, operates as a specialized educational facility dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. As a non-public school (NPS), it is designed to provide intensive academic and behavioral support for students who require a more individualized approach than what is typically available in a general education classroom. The school focuses on creating a structured and inclusive environment that addresses the unique emotional, social, and academic challenges of its student body.

The facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating personalized instruction with therapeutic services to help students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized curricula, Sunshine Special Education aims to foster skill development, promote independence, and build self-confidence. Their programs are centered on helping students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed both within the school setting and in their broader communities.

For more information, contact Sunshine Special Education at (951) 352-8488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.