Our objective is for all students to meet or exceed district standards. As professional educators, whether our role is in general education, special education, or administration, we believe it is our collective responsibility to support special education students to meet this objective. We understand the essential role parents and guardians have in student educational progress and are committed to fostering effective parent/school collaboration toward the best interests of students.

What is Special Education?
Special Education is specialized instruction provided for children from birth to age 22 who qualify according to the laws and regulations outlined by the state and federal government. A student may qualify for special education services as an individual with special needs in one of thirteen areas identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) [idea]. These are:

• Hard of Hearing

• Deaf

• Deaf-Blind

• Visually Impaired

• Speech-Language Impaired

• Specific Learning Disability

• Multiple Handicapped

• Orthopedically Impaired

• Other Health Impaired

• Mentally Retarded

• Emotionally Disturbed

• Autism

• Traumatic Brain Injury

Special Ed Zone Offices

1. Corona del Mar Zone
2. Costa Mesa Zone
3. Estancia Zone
4. Newport Harbor Zone
5. Harper Assessment Center
6. NPS/County Zone
7. Autism Zone

News & Information

     Subscribe to our Mailing List

     CAC Membership Application
     deadline 10/01/08