WELCOME TO PUSD SPECIAL EDUCATION/SELPA:

The Pasadena Unified School District's Special Education Division is committed to the educational success of students who have disabilities. Our department provides services for students with disabilities from our Early Start (infant) through age 22 years in our Adult Transition and Workability programs.

VISION:

The Special Education Division is committed to students and supporting them throughout the educational journey by establishing equitable programs and inclusive environments that ensure active participation in the learning process and prepares every individual for a successful and independent future after graduation.

MISSION:

We provide a caring, engaging, challenging educational experience for every student, every day in partnership with our families and communities.

Special Education Division Goals

Build strong schools and parent relationships.

Strengthen the IEP Process

Improve learning and student outcomes

Strengthen the partnerships with general education educators

Announcements

Documents

PUSD Main Office/Help Line:

626-396-3600

Ext. 88600

Department Email:

sped@pusd.us

CAC Information:

For more information on our next CAC meeting, please click here or you email cac@pusd.us.

Dr. Jovan Jacobs

Associate Superintendent, Specialized Student Supp./SELPA

626-396-3600 ext. 88605

Ms. Alma Ellis

Director, Special Education

626-396-3600 ext. 88616

Susan Allarid

Executive Secretary

626-396-3600 ext. 88605

Department Email:

sped@pusd.us

Record Request:

Contact Gig Phoong via email (phoong.gig@pusd.us) or fax 626-405-9946.

Monthly Awareness

This month we bring awareness to:

March

International Wheelchair Day – March 1

World Down Syndrome Day – March 21

Purple Day for Epilepsy – March 26

World Autism Awareness Week (UK) – March 29 – April 4

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month – March

Developmental Disabilities Month – March

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month – March

You are your child’s primary advocate. You are an essential member of the educational team that designs the school program that meets your child’s needs. Your firsthand, round-the-clock knowledge of your child is important information. We encourage you to ask questions and seek the information you need to make wise decisions about your child’s future.