MOVE International
1300 17th Street
CITY CENTRE
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533 USA
800-397-MOVE(6683)
move-international@kern.org
MOVE International is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
MISSION STATEMENT: MOVE International seeks to improve the overall quality of life for people with disabilities and for the people who care for them, regardless of age or cause of disability. MOVE International promotes fuller participation in home, school, work and community life to encourage the dignity and hope such participation brings to each individual.
The mission statement is founded in the belief that the ability to move is the first foundation stone in building personal dignity.
The MOVE Program originated in the 1980s in the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, California. The MOVE Program is now used in many school districts and other facilities/organizations throughout the United States and many other nations.
James J. McBride Special Education Center
Name of Site: James J. McBride Special Education Center
Contact Person: Tim Bays, Principal
Address: 3960 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (310) 391-0568
Email Address: TWb4180@lausd.k12.ca.us
FAX: (310) 391-4109
Web Site: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/McBride_School
Designation Date as MOVE Model Site: May 25, 1999
MOVE International Trainers:
- Alison Hart, Special Education Teacher
Janet Maruhashi, Special Education Teacher
Linda Shafer, Special Education Teacher
Description of Site:
- The James J. McBride Special Education Center is a public school (Los Angeles Unified School District) serving students with diverse disabilities ages 3-22. The educational program is individualized and varies from self-help skill development to vocational training and job placement.
Number of students/clients using the MOVE Program: 140
Age range of students/clients: 3-22
Number of classrooms using the MOVE Program: 14
Student/client/staff ratio: 10 to 3
- The James J. McBride Special Education Center offers specially trained classroom teachers, experienced teacher assistants, speech therapists, adapted physical education specialists, psychologists and two full-time nurses. A school pediatrician visits the school once a week. The center serves a wide range of disabilities; from autistic, mentally retarded, orthopedically impaired, emotionally disturbed to developmentally impaired. California Children Services (CCS) therapists provide physical and occupational therapy for eligible students. District physical and occupational therapists available.
Other notes of interest:
- Children from nearby public and private elementary schools join with McBride pupils in educational and recreational activities as part of an ongoing interaction program for children in all age groups. A regular swimming program is available at McBride’s onsite pool. The school and staff of McBride are caring and progressive. McBride implemented the MOVE program in 1991.
Directions to McBride:
- I-405 to either Washington Boulevard or Venice Street Exit. Go west on Washington Boulevard or Venice Boulevard. From Washington Boulevard, turn right onto Centinella Avenue and the school is on the right side of the street. From Venice Street, turn left onto Centinella Avenue and the school is on the left side of the street.
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