All programs are now open. 

Dear SMMUSD Families:

Below is our reopening plan for special education classes. 

We will continue to offer Distance Learning for all those who wish to remain at home. Each program’s hours and days of service may vary based on student need. If you have a student who will be returning to campus, your child’s teacher will provide you with the schedule to follow.

Estimadas familias de SMMUSD:

A continuación, se encuentra el plan del regreso al campus para classes de educación especial.

Continuaremos ofreciendo Aprendizaje a Distancia para todos aquellos que deseen permanecer en casa. Las horas y los días de servicio de cada programa pueden variar según las necesidades de los estudiantes. Si usted tiene un estudiante que regresará al campus, el maestro de su hijo le proporcionará el horario a seguir. 

*Subject to Change                                              *Sujeto a cambios 

 Parent Letters explaining reopening.

 Letter in English                                    Letter in Spanish

Special Education Resources               Specialized Academic Instruction

> Parent Information                          > Arranged by class

Parent Resource Network:

Would you like to sign up as a member of our Parent Resource Network (PRN), please complete the form below.

PRN Letter

PRN FORM

Child Find:

Child find activities are the responsibility of each district and occur prior to a referral for special education services. These activities are designed to locate individuals, birth through 21 years of age, including children not enrolled in public school programs as well as children who are homeless or wards of the state and reside in the district and may be eligible for and in need of special education and/or related services. Child find activities also foster awareness and understanding on the part of educators, parents and other community members of the referral procedures for special education, the eligibility criteria, and the continuum of special education programs and services available. Child find activities inform educators, community agencies, and parents/guardians of their right to refer their child for a special education assessment to determine eligibility and the need for special education services. (E.C. § 56300 and 56301)
Read the Child Find flyer

Core Values:

Our values are motivated by our beliefs in each individual with a disability.

The range of human diversity is embraced and the rights of all equity and access are guaranteed. Individuals will be educated in general education or natural environment to the maximum extent possible. Each individual will have options and be prepared to make choices.

Goals:

• All students unique instructional needs will be accurately identified.
• All students will be served or taught by fully qualified personnel.
• All students with disabilities will be successfully integrated with non-disabled peers throughout their educational experience.
• All students with disabilities will meet high standards for academic and non-academic skills.
• All students with disabilities will successfully participate in preparation for the workplace and independent living.
  
  

Special Education Coordinators

If you have questions that your school site cannot answer, you may schedule an appointment to meet/speak with the appropriate Special Education Coordinator:

• Elementary Schools - Francis Costanzo, 310-450-8338 x70378
• JAMS, Lincoln, SMASH, Malibu Middle and High - Joseph Garcia, 310-450-8338 x70227
• Preschool, Private Schools, NPS, RTC- Victoria Hurst, 310-450-8338 x70295
• Santa Monica HS, Olympic and Off-Campus Learning Center, PPBL- Hilda Salas, 310-450-8338 x70225

Resources for Parents

Click the links below to access these useful guides created for parents of special education students.

Newsletters
December 2019  l  Español
October 2019  l  Español

Parent Guidelines for Help - Who You Gonna Call?
Help & Answers

Ayuda y Respuestas

Parent Resource Network Brochure
Click here to read the PRN Brochure

Parents’ Rights and Procedural Safeguards
English
Spanish

Private School FAQ Brochure
Read the brochure

Transition Information
Transition Handbook English
Transition Handbook Spanish
Transitions Tip Sheet
Transitions Presentation Flow Map