Special Education

Success for all students guides our specialized education services every step of the way.

The Special Education Department offers specialized instructional services for children ages birth to 22 who have physical, emotional, or cognitive support needs. The department coordinates and provides services for students residing in Licensed Children’s Institutions and Short Term Residential Treatment Programs.

The Special Education staff strives to provide each student with a high-quality, standards-based educational experience that prepares them for a successful transition to the highest possible level of independence. The department has approximately 50 employees who deliver services in the 12 districts and charter sites within Mendocino County.

• Early Start Intervention
• Health & Nursing Services
• Low Incidence Services
  • Blind or Visually Impaired Services (VI)
  • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (DHH)
  • Orientation & Mobility Services (O&M)
  • Orthopedic Impairments Services (OI)
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• School Psychology Services
• Speech & Language Therapy

• CDE: Special Education (website)
• US Department of Education: Office of Special Education Programs (website)

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