A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services- 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 09-17-19)
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- 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.
- 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 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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DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONNEWSLETTER AND SPOTLIGHT2018-2019
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Hollywood High School Freshman is Self-Advocate for Down Syndrome
"As part of down syndrome awareness week, 16-year-old Michelle Kim has taken on the role of a self advocate, sharing her story and proving to them that although people may seem different, we're all the same on the inside."
(Source: ABC.com, 4/5/19, John Haskell) -
Extended School Year (ESY) Manual
The new online ESY Manual serves as the District's primary resource for ESY policies, procedures, and guidelines, and includes links to memoranda, reference guides, and bulletins.
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PARENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS: DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS - Fall 2019 & Spring 2020
Click on the above title to check out the parent workshops and trainings schedule.
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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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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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2018-2019 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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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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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.
- 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
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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.
