A non-profit organization established in 2001 to manage publicly-funded charter schools offering a personalized approach to learning. Both schools enroll students throughout the entire county of San Diego. Community Montessori serves grades K-8 at learning centers in Escondido, Poway, Santee, and Carlsbad. Dimensions Collaborative serves grades K-12 with learning centers in Mission Valley, Escondido, and Carlsbad. Element Education serves approximately1600 students and employs approximately 130 people while managing a combined budget of nearly $13 million.