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Special Education Services

Special Education Department

Department Mission Statement 

The Mission of the JUHSD Special Education Department is to provide all students with equitable access to the general curriculum through the creation of student-centered Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that honor student’s diverse learning needs. Through identification, direct services, consultation, and co-teaching, we promote the creation of quality learning environments that support all students to be successful.

Department Vision Statement

As a District that believes that inclusion is paramount to equity, the JUHSD Special Education Department’s Vision is to ensure all students have access to all aspects of the high school experience.  Our goal is that all students are served within the general education setting to the maximum extent.  We strive to ensure that JUHSD takes a student-centered, asset-based view of ability and supports the development of self-determined learners.


 

Special Education Programs

  • Mild-Moderate Support Needs Program
    • This program is held at all JUHSD school sites 
  • Mental Health Enhancement Program
    • This program is held at Westmoor High School
  • Therapeutic Day School 
    • This program is held at Terra Nova High School 
  • Extensive Support Needs Program
    • This program is held at Jefferson High School, Terra Nova High School, and Oceana High School 
  • Adult Services Transition Program
    • This program is held through the Adult School located at 123 Edgemont Drive, Building B
  • Transition Services
    • This program provides postsecondary planning support for students with IEP's districtwide.

 

Special Education Office Staff

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SARAH ALMEIDA

Titles: Psychologist
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BERNARDINA ARIAS

Titles: Transition Services Assistant
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EDWARD ARIAS

Titles: Transition Specialist
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BHAWANDEEP BAINS

Titles: School Psychologist
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ALICIA CORWIN

Titles: Mental Health Therapist
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DANIELLE CRAVALHO

Titles: Mental Health Therapist
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FABIOLA GUTIERREZ

Titles: School Psychologist
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EMILY HANSON

Titles: Transition Specialist
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NATALIE HARPER

Titles: Speech and Language Pathologist
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IVY JANES

Titles: Transition Services Assistant
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TASHA KRAMER-MELNICK

Titles: Mental Health Therapist
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DANA MARTINEZMOLES

Titles: Transition Specialist, AFT Alt. Labor Delegate
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