Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Special Education
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
We think Differently
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Mandatory Uniform - Polo Shirt (grey, green, or blue), black pants
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Katherine Cooper
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Culinary Arts
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtWoodshop
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Health and Hospitality
School Notes
- The GEARA Philosophy of Education... ...Encompasses a method that is founded upon strong behavioral support and student accountability.
- It is based on a holistic approach to education that provides the foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a child`s life.
- Since 1992 The Educational Development Center`s Therapeutic Day School, under the management of GEARA Group Inc., has provided educational alternatives for emotionally and or socially challenged students, students with learning disabilities and those coping with autism. Its programmatic goal is to produce individuals that are capable of functioning in today`s society as independently and productively as their potential permits. Serving ages five to twenty-two, grades K through 12, EDC is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education. EDC`s programs are staffed with a behavioral intervention team, as well as individual and group therapist to aid students. EDC Experiential Vocational Program: Hotel and Hospitality Services Home Health Care Carpentry Culinary Arts Laundry Service Vehicle Maintenance Green Cleaning Services EDC Curriculum: Mathematics Science History Health Physical Education Computer Science Language Arts
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Geara Group/educational Developmental Center offer?
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Geara Group/educational Developmental Center?
The application deadline for Geara Group/educational Developmental Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Geara Group/educational Developmental Center located?
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center is located in the North Side neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in North Side.
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