Special Education

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.

Resources / Recursos

Resources for Families to Provide Educational Continuity
Announcements for Special Education Staff Regarding COVID-19
Regional Center Contact Information

News & Announcements

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.
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.
Family-Student Handbooks

Click to Download the Family-Student Handbook, A Guide to Support Learning at Home
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.
JULY 2020 Division of Special Education Parent Newsletter

Read about some of the June and July 2020 events in our parent newsletter.
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.