Special Education

Special education refers to a range of services that can be provided in different ways and in different settings. There’s no “one size fits all” approach to special education. It’s tailored to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
 
Special education focuses on helping kids with disabilities learn. But it doesn’t mean placing kids in a special classroom all day long. In fact, federal law says that kids who get special education services should learn in the same classrooms as other kids as much as possible. This is known as the least restrictive environment  (or LRE).
 
The services and supports for one student may be very different from those of another student. It’s all about the individual child and giving them the resources they need to make progress in school.
 
Kari Hendon, Director of Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6100
 
Audrey Agundez, Special Education Secretary
(209) 574-5000, ext 6100
 
Gabriela Depree, Special Education Secretary
(209) 574-5000, ext 6200
Alisa Eldridge
Program Specialist, Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6400
 
Shannon Largent
Program Specialist, Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6600
 
Amber Topete
Program Specialist, Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6500

 

 
Melinda Yegiyants
Program Specialist, Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6700
 
Salli Eddington
Induction Specialist, Special Education
(209) 574-5000, ext 6800

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