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Division of Special Education Update from the Chief of Special Education, Equity and Access
March 23, 2020
Dear LAUSD Special Education Community,
As we are adapting to the new challenges brought forth by COVID- 19, we wanted to reassure our community and all of our stakeholders that LAUSD is committed to supporting students with disabilities during this difficult time.
We have drafted responses to a series of frequently asked questions. Please click to access the FAQs. In addition, our Related Services and Instructional Support teams are working diligently on devising a plan to provide alternative support options to students in accordance with social distancing requirements. More information will be forthcoming as plans are finalized. Please continue to utilize the resources available on the Division of Special Education website.
Thank you for your understanding, flexibility and support.
Anthony Aguilar
Chief of Special Education, Equity and Access
23 de marzo de 2020
Estimada Comunidad de Educación Especial del LAUSD,
A medida que nos adaptamos a los nuevos desafíos planteados por COVID- 19, queríamos asegurarles a nuestra comunidad y a todas las partes interesadas que el LAUSD está comprometido a apoyar a los estudiantes con discapacidades durante este momento difícil.
Hemos redactado respuestas a una serie de preguntas frecuentes. Haga clic para acceder a las Preguntas Frecuentes. A trabajar además nuestros equipos de Servicios Afines y de Apoyo Educativo están trabajando diligentemente en la elaboración de un plan para proporcionar opciones alternativas de apoyo a los estudiantes de acuerdo con los requisitos de distanciamiento social. Se proporcionará más información a medida que se finalicen los planes. Continúe utilizando los recursos disponibles en el sitio web de la División de Educación Especial.
Gracias por su comprensión, flexibilidad y apoyo.
Anthony Aguilar
Jefe de Educación Especial, Equidad y Acceso
FAQs are available in the follwing languages: Click to access>>
English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog, Armenian
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Click to access >> ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO COVID-19
Click to access >> Resources for Families to Provide Educational ContinuityOprima aqui para >> Recursos para familias para brindar continuidad educativa~ Please use Chrome or Internet Explorer browsers for optimal download.
REGIONAL CENTER CONTACT INFORMATIONINFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO DEL CENTRO REGIONAL
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
Centro Regional Los Angeles Zona Este
1000 South Fremont
Alhambra, CA 91802
Telephone: (626) 299-4700
Website: http://www.elarc.orgFrank D. Lanterman Regional Center
Centro Regional Lanterman
3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Telephone: (213) 383-1300
Website: http://www.lanterman.org
Harbor Regional Center
Centro Regional Zona Harbor
21231 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone: (310) 540-1711
Website: http://www.harborrc.org
North Los Angeles County Regional Center
Centro Regional del Condado de Los Angeles Zona Norte
9200 Oakdale Avenue, Suite 100
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: (818) 788-1900
Website: http://www.nlacrc.org
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Centro Regional de Los Angeles Zona Sur Central
2500 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Telephone: (213) 744-7000
Website: http://www.sclarc.org
Westside Regional Center
Centro Regional de la Zona Oeste
5901 Green Valley Circle, Suite 320
Culver City, CA 90230
Telephone: (310) 258-4000
Website: http://www.westsiderc.orgClick here for --> Regional Center Contact Information
Oprima aqui para --> Informacion de Contacto del Centro Regional
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES
California Children’s Services (CCS) is reaching out to families to address possible changes to upcoming Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) appointments. To contact CCS about an upcoming MTU appointment, please contact your MTU or call 1-800-288-4584. Additional CCS information can be found at http://www.lapublichealth.org/cms/CCS.htm.
Current CCS locations affected by LAUSD school closures:
Gardena MTU – Sellery Special Education Center
Huntington Park MTU – San Antonio Elementary
Pacific Blvd MTU – Pacific Blvd School
Mar Vista MTU – McBride/Grand View
Perez MTU – Perez Career and Transition Center
North Hollywood MTU - Lowman Special Education Center
Reseda MTU – Lokrantz Special Education Center
San Pedro MTU – Willenberg Career and Transition Center
Widney MTU – Widney Career Preparatory and Transition Center
Los Angeles MTU – Salvin Special Education Center
- A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services (Including Procedural Rights and Safeguards) - September 2018
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Armenian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
- Division of Special Education Mission
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Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the school community in order to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment so that each student will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society.
- Division of Special Education Vision
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Inspire all students to reach their maximum potential as productive and responsible citizens.
- Division of Special Education Directory (Updated 10-24-19)
- Division of Special Education Electronic Policies and Procedures Manual (e-PPM)
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Click on the image below to be redirected to the e-PPM home page.
- Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2018-2019
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Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2018-2019
- ADA Resources: ADA Website and ADA Program Accessibility Request Form (REF-066902)
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ADA Program Accessibility Request Form
(REF-066902: Procedures to Request Barrier Removal for Program Accessibility, for Students and Other Individuals with Disabilities, March 11, 2019)
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Extended School Year (ESY) 2020
ESY 2020 is almost here. June 29 - July 24, 2020. Click to view flyers and link to ESY webpage to access the online ESY Manual for the 2020 session, which serves as the District's primary resource for ESY policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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State Performance Plan Indicator Guide
The State Performance Plan (SPP) is a six-year plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) by the California Department of Education (CDE). The current SPP spans Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2013-2018. This document will be updated once the new SPP is made available.
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PARENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS: DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS - Spring 2020
Click on the above title to check out the parent workshops and trainings schedule.
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2019-2020 Special Education Professional Development (PD) Opportunities
Professional development training opportunities are available to all general and special education staff supporting students with disabilities.
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Dyslexia Awareness Website
Dyslexia is a language-based disability that is characterized by difficulties in learning how to read fluently. Parent and school resources are available on the Dyslexia Awareness Website.
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Welligent Support Help Desk Updates
Welligent Support is now part of the IT-Help Desk and is considered tier 2 help. Effective this year the direct number, fax number, and email are no longer available. The online ticket system is available for non-urgent issues.
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Index of Special Education Topics
(Listed Alphabetically)
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES
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Dyslexia Awareness Website.
Brochures and Guides. Feel free to download and print.
Positive Behavior Support Homepage.
Continuum of Special Education Programs, Supports, and Services.
- District Validation Review (DVR): 2019-2020
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Click on the image for information DVR resources: DVR training and the school self-review checklist.
- Staff Professional Development Opportunities
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Click on the image to be redirected to the professional development opportunities calendar.
- Welligent Support
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Click on the image to be redirected to the Welligent Support home page.
