Our whole-child, individualized approach to programming fosters resilience, adaptability, competence and confidence. The GEM Center is a 501(c)(3) organization founded specifically to provide a bespoke experience for exceptional children who struggle to meet their full, amazing potential in a traditional classroom setting.
In our center, we use a comprehensive and interdisciplinary model that focuses on Social-Emotional Development, Social Skills, Academics & Executive Functioning, Communication Skills and Life & Career Skills. Our personalized, strengths-based programming empowers our children to become successful, confident and resilient individuals, and our social skills and social-emotional curriculums focus on developing the "whole child".
In our center, we use a comprehensive and interdisciplinary model that focuses on Social-Emotional Development, Social Skills, Academics & Executive Functioning, Communication Skills and Life & Career Skills. Our personalized, strengths-based programming empowers our children to become successful, confident and resilient individuals, and our social skills and social-emotional curriculums focus on developing the "whole child".
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The team at The GEM Center are expertly trained in Education, Behavioral Analysis, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Social-Emotional Learning. We consistently collaborate with our families, school districts and private therapists, and pride ourselves on our whole-child, whole-family approach.
The GEM Center serves children who struggle to realize their full potential by providing them a center program that utilizes a comprehensive, interdisciplinary model that focuses on Social & Emotional Skills Development, Executive Functioning, Communication Skills, and Life & Career Skills. The GEM Center is committed to providing personalized and strengths-based programming to optimize each child's success.
We are always interested to hear from talented professionals who have a desire to serve amazing children who learn differently, and who want to be part of a very special culture and team! If you're a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Registered Behavior Technician, Special Education Teacher and/or a Paraprofessional we'd love to hear from you.
In the Learner Readiness program at GEM our team collaborates with all stakeholders to create each child's individualized programming. Upon enrollment in this program all learners are given comprehensive academic, social, behavioral and social-emotional assessments to determine their personalized programming and skill acquisition goals.
Reviews (5)
Brooke Patterson
Jan 21, 2022
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I visited GEM Center as a fellow professional to see what they had to offer. I was so impressed with the way each and every staff member cared for the students in their program. The facility is beautiful and it is clear the students are in a safe, loving, secure and child-focused environment. I would not hesitate to recommend GEM Center to any parent looking for an alternative setting for their unique or special learner.
Emily Adams
Oct 05, 2021
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It's hard to put into words what the GEM Center has meant for my daughter and our family. My daughter was in a deep depression, we had dealt with years of school refusal and she was very far behind. We had come from a school with good intentions but their program just couldn't reach her. The deeply individualized approach at GEM has given my daughter back her confidence and love of learning. The teachers there clearly care about the kids. She tells me all about the interactions she has every day and I'm so impressed with how they both support and push her to be her best self - whatever that looks
Michelle Villanueva
Sep 21, 2021
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I am beyond impressed with this school and staff! They truly understand my son and he is finally attending school again and thriving!!! We are new and change can be super hard. My son also had a super traumatic experience with a school resource officer in a local public school two years ago and has been terrified of school ever since. He started the Gem Center and has made it 17 days!! I really can’t remember the last time he went to school this many days in a month- since the traumatic incident. He feels safe and comfortable. So do I. It’s great to ask him about his day and hear fine or good
Jennifer Smith
Dec 27, 2019
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Sharon Miller
Sep 14, 2019
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Too many schools are failing to meet the needs of their students who have autism. As the founder and executive director, Laura Gehrke is committed to creating a school that not only meets the basic needs of these children but that also gives them the chance to thrive. The Gem Center offers multi-sensory, hands-on, and personalized learning. Kids learn valuable skills from field trips, a makerspace, and farm animals. Laura is committed to empowering her students, so they can achieve independence and be successful in every aspect of their lives.
