Message from the CEO
At Oak Grove, we believe in children and their ability to grow, heal, recover and rise above the challenges they face. The Mission of Oak Grove is to rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families through educating, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope. We believe that the "work we do today builds a better tomorrow" and that this is accomplished through an outstanding school and therapy programs, a talented clinical team, and a dedicated staff that is committed to creating change in the lives of children. We believe in a strengths based approach, which means that we look to find what's "working" and to build on that as we work to restore relationships, teach improved coping skills and improve academics. The youth of Oak Grove learn about respect, sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance and character as they work on improving their education, social skills, family relationships and self-confidence. We have a rich program that provides many enrichment opportunities in the area of sports, recreation, performing, literary and visual arts, as well as jobs training and a practical focus on what it takes to be successful in relationships and in life.
I invite you to explore our website, learn about our mission, as well as upcoming events and opportunities to become involved or contribute through supporting our programs. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Tammy Wilson, MFT
Chief Executive Officer
"The Work We Do Today Builds a Better Tomorrow"
Message from the Director of Education
Oak Grove operates two special education nonpublic schools under their umbrella of services - Jack Weaver School, located on the Oak Grove Campus in Murrieta, and Oak Grove at the Ranch, located in Perris. Both serve similar populations and are certified by the California Department of Education. Additionally, Jack Weaver is in the first year of a six-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Jack Weaver serves up to 76 children who reside at the facility as well as 70-80 day students, while The Ranch has a capacity of 60. Each site has a faculty of special education teachers who are either fully credentialed or in credentialing programs, licensed clinical therapists, and a staff of fully-trained and dedicated professional and para-professional support staff. Our child-centered schools offer students the opportunity to provide input into various aspects of the program, including developing electives, selecting educational and recreational field trips, and helping to run the Student Government and "Behavior Bucks" reinforcement programs. It also allows students and staff to develop meaningful relationships that help guide the child through both the good times and rough spots as they work to complete their programs. We see it equally important to enrich the lives of the students, guide them toward recognizing the value of positive interpersonal contact, and understand the benefit of a strong educational foundation. In accordance with Assembly Bills 1858 and 216, all of our students have access to the same curriculum, materials, and activities available to students in our local school districts.
Michael B. Brown, Ed.D.
Director of Education
