Cypress School

Enhancing the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities.

Overview

Cypress School is a non-public school located in Sonoma County for children ages 5-22 with special education and behavioral needs that cannot be met in public schools. We have two campuses located in Petaluma: Cypress Primary School serving students ages 5-14 and Cypress Secondary School serving students ages 14-22.

Mission: To enhance the quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities.

School Goals

Cypress School provides a personalized curriculum and learning for children with autism and similar disabilities.

  • Communication, social and sensory regulation curriculum and therapies with special attention to positive behavior supports.

  • Focus on functional academics, adapted technology, and community-based living and vocational skills.

  • Individualized learning teams include student/family, educators, and therapists.

  • Designed classrooms provide individual, small group and therapy environments for learning.

  • All of this is done on a foundation of love and respect for the unique skills of every student.

Primary and Secondary Programs

Cypress School provides personalized curriculum and learning for children with autism and similar disabilities. Cypress School teaches children, ages 5-22 with autism, special education and behavioral needs that public schools are not able to meet.

Cypress Primary School

  • Inclusive Classroom Environment

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

  • Sensory-Friendly Spaces

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Occupational and Physical Therapy

  • Family and Community Engagement

Cypress Secondary School

  • Inclusive Classroom Environment

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

  • Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs)

  • Sensory-Friendly Spaces

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Occupational and Physical Therapy

  • Family and Community Engagement

Our Facilities

We have two campuses located in Petaluma: Cypress Primary School serving students ages 5-14 and Cypress Secondary School serving students ages 14-22.

“From the very first day the wonderful staff at Cypress embraced Jameson. They met his challenges head on with a caring can do attitude that was different than we were used to. We have seen so much growth and development in Jameson. ”

— Matt and Nicole Wehr

Learn more about this family’s experience with Cypress School.

Quick Links

Cypress School Calendar 2024-25

School Accountability Report Card for Cypress Primary School (2022–23)

School Accountability Report Card for Cypress Secondary School (2022–23)

Cypress School Contact Information

Contact Us:

Address:

3880 Cypress Drive

Petaluma, CA 94954

Telephone:

(707) 766-9990

Program and Enrollment Information:

Nate Yates

Program Director

nyates@ucpnb.org