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Special Education

Division of Special Education: Our Mission Statement

 "The mission of the Division of Special Education is to 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."

sp ed process
The Special Education Process:
The Special Education process determines whether or not your child is eligible for special education services and if so, what Special Education services are most appropriate for your child.
 
There are four (4) basic steps in the special education process:
1. Referral for Assessment
2. Assessment
3. Development and Implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
4. IEP Review
 
Click HERE for more detailed information on the Special Education Process.
 
Additional Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Thompson in the main office. 
 
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Parent Resources:
LAUSD Special Education Service Call Center (213) 241-6701

Special Education Staff:

Lusine Thompson, Assistant Principal, E.I.S. on campus every day from 7:30am- 4:30pm. 

 

Shannon Sayer, DHH PK Teacher

 

Kelsey Azzarello, DHH Teacher Grades K-1

 

Cassidee Baxter, DHH Teacher Grades 1-2

 

Ashley Whitelaw, DHH Teacher Grades 3-4

 

Gillian McGovern, DHH Teacher Grade 5

 

Michelle Galvan, Resource Teacher 

 

Samael Rivasi, School Psychologist 

 

Cassandra Eandi, Language and Speech

 

Andrew Fernandez, Language and Speech

 

Heather Goldstein, Audio Visual Therapist

 

Lauren Sandberg, Audiologist

 

Jesenine Joisz Garcia, Occupational Therapy

 

Johnny Willey, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

 

Michelle Estrada, Assistive Technology

 

Sandy Bandmeyer, Physical Therapist