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Division of Special Education Mission

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

Inspire all students to reach their maximum potential as productive and responsible citizens.

Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019

Division of Special Education Action Plan 2017-2019

"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~

https://achieve.lausd.net/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/domain/352/strategic plan/SpecialEd_Achieving Breakthroughs in Outcomes_booklet.pdf

Division of Special Education Directory (Updated 1.17.18)

Division of Special Education Directory

Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2017-2018

Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2017-2018

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

NEWSLETTER AND SPOTLIGHT

2017-2018:

         NEWSLETTER                                            SPOTLIGHT

News & Announcements

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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4th Annual One Conference - Saturday 5/12/18 - Register now!!

The One Conference is co-sponsored by LAUSD and CSULA to bring the education community together to learn, grow, and network about the best practices and strategies for supporting the integration of students with disabilities.

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Coffee with the Division of Special Education

Please join Beth Kauffman, Associate Superintendent, and select Division of Special Education staff for Coffee with the Division of Special Education to discuss: 2017-2019 Division of Special Education Action Plan updates and your questions and concerns. Please click the link for the Spring 2018 schedule. (English and Spanish).

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April is Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month is celebrated globally. In support and recognition of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the District promotes awareness of ASD during the month of April and provides an opportunity for educators, students, and parents to learn more about autism.

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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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Grant Opportunity - The Cook-Weintraub Memorial Education Fund

Application Deadline - April 30, 2018. The grant is available for any LAUSD school. The Cook-Weintraub Memorial Education Fund supports the improvement of P-12 education in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and the inclusive education of students with disabilities in particular.

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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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