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Division of Special Education Intentionally designing and delivering inclusive environments for students at every opportunity to maximize learning
Back to School
... Back to Learning
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. We are excited to welcome all of our students, families, teachers and support staff back. Click on this link to access "Back to School" information prepared by the Division of Special Education.
Bienvenidos al año escolar 2020-2021. Nos complace dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes, familias, maestros y personal de apoyo. Haga clic en este enlace para acceder a la información de "Regreso a la escuela" preparada por la División de Educación Especial.
Click here to access "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding distance learning.
Haga clic aquí para acceder a las "Preguntas frecuentes" sobre el aprendizaje a distancia.
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Resources for Families to Provide Educational Continuity
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Announcements for Special Education Staff Regarding COVID-19
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Regional Center Contact Information
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LA County Department of Public Health Update
The LAUSD is aware of the recently issued Los Angeles County Department of Public Health order indicating schools may allow for specialized in-school services for small cohorts of specific populations of students (students with IEPs or English Learners needing assessments and/or specialized in-school services) beginning September 14, 2020.
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District Validation Reivew (DVR) Parent Team Member Job Announcement and Application
The Division of Special Education is hiring Parents of students with disabilities to participate in the 2020-21 District Validation Review (DVR) process as a Parent Team Member.
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Family-Student Handbooks
Click to Download the Family-Student Handbook, A Guide to Support Learning at Home
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District Accountability Plan Dialogue Session for Parents
The Division of Special Education, Parent Community Services Branch and the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer held a special meeting to engage in dialogue with parents about the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Learning Continuity Plan on July 31, 2020.
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JULY 2020 Division of Special Education Parent Newsletter
Read about some of the June and July 2020 events in our parent newsletter.
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District Accountability Plan Dialogue Session for Parents
Join the Division of Special Education, Parent Community Services Branch and the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer in an upcoming special meeting to dialogue about the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Learning Continuity Plan.
- Child Find Notice
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Child Find is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federal law. 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 students 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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- Family and Student Handbook, A Guide to Support Learning at Home
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Click to Download the Family-Student Handbook, A Guide to Support Learning at Home
- A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services (Including Procedural Rights and Safeguards) - September 2018
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- 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)
- Annual Budget and Services Plan 2020-2021
- 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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Index of Special Education Topics
(Listed Alphabetically)
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES
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PARENTS & FAMILIES
Parents - Access your Child's Current IEP.
Brochures and Guides. Feel free to download and print.
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EMPLOYEES
Dyslexia Awareness Website.
Positive Behavior Support Homepage.
