- 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.
- Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019
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Division of Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019
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"In alignment with Superintendent King’s vision of 100% Graduation, we have decided to identify key elements that will increase outcomes for students with disabilities. Achieving Breakthroughs through Outcomes for Students with Disabilities is based on various data trends, identified needs of students, recommendations from the field, and the latest nationwide special education reform."
~ Beth Kauffman, Associate Superintendent, Division of Special Education, Nov., 1, 2017~
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- Division of Special Education Directory (Updated 1.17.18)
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Division of Special Education Directory
- Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2017-2018
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Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2017-2018
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DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONNEWSLETTER AND SPOTLIGHT2017-2018:
May Newsletter May SpotlightNow Available Now Available
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May is Classified Employee Appreciation Month
A special thank you to all of our special education paraeducators who support our students with disabilities every day in school. They are an essential part of our team improving outcomes for our students.
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Special Education Electronic Policies and Procedures Manual (ePPM)
The e-PPM is now available for use on the LAUSD Division of Special Education website.
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Recent Release of "Dyslexia General Awareness" Interactive Module
As part of the Dyslexia Action Plan, we are pleased to announce the recent release of a highly engaging, interactive module entitled “Dyslexia General Awareness”. The module is approximately 45 minutes in length and describes state legislation and district initiatives, early at-risk indicators, and effective, evidence-based strategies aligned to a structured literacy approach in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia.
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Extended School Year (ESY) 2018 Information!
ESY is tentatively scheduled from June 27, 2018 - July 24, 2018. Information regarding enrollment procedures, operational procedures, staff applications, selection procedures, assignments, sites, programs, and feeder schools now available.
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PARENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS: DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS - Spring 2018
Click on the above title to check out the parent workshops and trainings schedule.
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REMINDER: Instructional Minutes Requirement for Students with Disabilities
School staff are reminded that students with disabilities are to receive the same daily/annual instructional minutes as their non-disabled peers, unless otherwise specified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). (Click on the title to continue reading).
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Parent Workshops - 2017-2018 Spring Semester Now Available
Information for Parent Workshops, CAC Meetings, and MCD Meetings/Topics is now available.
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Dyslexia Learning Group Delves into Strategies to Better Support Students
Read more about dyslexia awareness and how to support our students with dyslexia...
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Index of Special Education Topics
(Listed Alphabetically)
DIVISION OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONDEPARTMENTS AND OFFICESDistrict Office of Transition Services (DOTS)
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
MCD/Special Education Policies and Procedures
Strategic Planning & Data Management
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Continuum of Special Education Programs, Supports, and Services. 
Parent Workshops: 2017-2018
Coffee with the Division of Special Education - Spring 2018
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Brochures and Guides. Feel free to download and print. 
Positive Behavior Support Homepage.
Parents - Access Your Child's Current IEP.
- District Validation Review (DVR): 2017-2018
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Click on the image for information DVR resources: DVR training and the school self-review checklist.
- Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019
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Division of Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019
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"In alignment with Superintendent King’s vision of 100% Graduation, we have decided to identify key elements that will increase outcomes for students with disabilities. Achieving Breakthroughs through Outcomes for Students with Disabilities is based on various data trends, identified needs of students, recommendations from the field, and the latest nationwide special education reform."
~ Beth Kauffman, Associate Superintendent, Division of Special Education, Nov., 1, 2017~
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- Staff Professional Development Opportunities: 2017-2018
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Click on the image to be redirected to the 2017-2018 professional development opportunities calendar.
- Welligent Support
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Click on the image to be redirected to the Welligent Support home page.
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