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44th Annual Very Special Arts Festival at the Music Center
The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival is on Friday, February 24th. This annual free, inclusive event celebrates the artistic achievements of students with all abilities. The festival features student and professional performances, visual and performing arts workshops and a student art exhibit. Click on this article's title to learn more.
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Parent Counseling and Training (PCT) Spring 2023 Letter and Schedule
The purpose of Parent Counseling and Training (PCT), as a related service, is to offer parents information on child development, to enhance knowledge and understanding of their childās special needs, and to assist in acquiring skills to support the implementation of their childās Individualized Education Program (IEP). PCT is prescribed as part of the studentās IEP. Click on this article's title for more information.
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Parent Workshops: Alternate Curriculum and Adult Transition Programs
LAUSD Alternate Curriculum Program and Adult Transition Programs are offering a series of trainings for parents and families of students in grades TK-12 that are using an alternate curriculum as identified by an IEP. Click on this article's title to learn more// Plan de estudios alternativo y Los Programas de Transición para Adultos del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ćngeles (LAUSD por sus siglas en inglĆ©s) ofrecen una serie de capacitaciones para padres y familiares de estudiantes que cursan los grados entre KĆnder de Transición (TK por sus siglas en inglĆ©s) hasta el 12 y que reciben su instrucción del plan de estudios alternativo establecido por un IEP. Haga clic en el tĆtulo de este artĆculo para mĆ”s información.
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Special Education Webinar Series 2022-23 (Upcoming dates: February 6 and February 8)
The Division of Special Education is excited to offer a series of webinars throughout the year. The presentations will equip our families and school community stakeholders with information about the LAUSDās Special Education process, resources, making meaningful connections during IEP Team Meetings, and much more! Click on this article's title to learn more. // Ā”La División de Educación Especial se complace en ofrecer una serie de seminarios web las cuales proveerĆ”n a nuestras familias y comunidades escolares con información sobre el proceso de Educación Especial del LAUSD, recursos y hacer conexiones significativas y mucho mĆ”s! Haga clic en el tĆtulo de este artĆculo para mĆ”s información.
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Child Find
The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks to identify, locate, and evaluate children suspected of having a disability who may be eligible for special education services designed to meet their educational needs at no cost to families. This includes highly mobile children, migrant children, children experiencing homelessness, children who are wards of the state and children attending private schools located within LAUSD boundaries regardless of where they reside. All other children must live in the LAUSD attendance area.
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State Measures & Guidelines
- State Performance Plan Indicator Guide
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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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TELEPHONE: (213) 241-6701
FAX: (877) 339-2648
EMAIL: spedsfss@lausd.net
Staff members are available to provide you with immediate assistance Monday through Friday. Call center hours have been updated to 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PST).
Resources for Parents
- Useful Links
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Information located in our Parents webpage
Positive Behavior Support Homepage
- Regional Center Contact Information
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Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
Centro Regional Los Angeles Zona Este1000 South Fremont
Alhambra, CA 91802
Telephone: (626) 299-4700
Website: http://www.elarc.org
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
Centro Regional Lanterman3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Telephone: (213) 383-1300
Website: http://www.lanterman.org
Harbor Regional Center
Centro Regional Zona Harbor21231 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone: (310) 540-1711
Website: https://www.harborrc.org
North Los Angeles County Regional Center
Centro Regional del Condado de Los Angeles Zona Norte9200 Oakdale Avenue, Suite 100
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Telephone: (818) 788-1900
Website: http://www.nlacrc.org
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Centro Regional del Centro Sur de Los Angeles2500 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Telephone: (213) 744-7000
Website:https://sclarc.org
Westside Regional Center
Centro Regional de Westside5901 Green Valley Cir #320
Culver City, CA 90230
Telephone: (310) 258-4000
Website: https://westsiderc.org - California Children's Services Locations Affected by LAUSD School Facility Closures
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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.
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 - Special Education & Career/Transition Centers
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LAUSD Career and Transition Centers provide employment preparation, independent living skills, and social skills instruction to students ages 18-22, who are identified by Individual Education Program (IEP) teams as needing an alternate curriculum.
Visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/17048 for more information.
Parent Newsletter
- Parent Newsletters 2022-2023
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To access the parent newsletter, click on the link below for the edition you'd like to review. // Para acceder al boletín para padres, haga clic en el enlace a continuación para la edición que le gustaría revisar.
2022-23 Volume 1 Parent Newsletter
Boletín para padres de volumen 1 de 2022-23
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