Founded in 1968 as a certified nonpublic school recognized by the California Association of Private Special Education Schools, Aseltine School at 4027 Normal St in Hillcrest serves K-12 students whose learning disabilities and behavioral challenges prevent success in traditional settings. The school's conflict-resolution-based educational model shares therapeutic overlap with approaches used at ACES Academy - Autism Education Center in the same ZIP code. With an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and at least two Conflict Resolution Facilitators in every classroom, Aseltine provides individualized support that standard district placements cannot match. Students receiving occupational or physical services through providers like Nexus Physical Therapy can maintain coordinated care while enrolled. The program's culinary arts curriculum and vocational training prepare students for independent employment, with graduates advancing to community college, trade school, and careers across the private and public sectors.