Special Education

Telephone: (310) 354-3431
Fax: (310) 769-4984

Coordinator Linda Michel
Clerical Assistance
Senior Steno Secretary Kathy Fukute
Office Assistant Carlos Martinez
Office Assistant Sandra Arias
Program Specialists Ar’Lisa Coleman
Gayle Connell
Joe Goodwin
Liz Ingraham-Ono
Preschool
Program Specialist Nancy Linden
Program Specialist Dora Ballesteros
Office Assistant Dorothy Mizuba
Mackie Keenan
Lori Seavey-Christian
Kristi Tanaka
Preschool-Kindergarten Itinerant Teacher Jenny Thorne
Least Restrictive Environment
Counselor Annette Gordon
Facilitator Donna Mautz
Facilitator Ruth Parish
Private School Facilitator Carrie Bushey
Itinerant Resource
Teacher Emily Kuwahara
Teacher Linda Sugawara

Strategic Plan for Special Education

*High standards for all students must be the primary focus of the primary focus of the entire school community.

*Equitable access to the core curriculum fosters the achievement of students with disabilities.

*Every member of the school community shares responsibility for the achievement of all students.

*Innovative educational programs and strategies lead to the achievement of students with disabilities

*Students with disabilities require effective transitions into the District, between programs/services and in preparation for entering post-secondary activities.

*A collaborative environment incorporating mutual respect and shared responsibility supports the achievement of student with disabilities.

*The integration of students with disabilities into supportive general education environments adds to the richness of the classroom culture and promotes overall student achievement.

*Ongoing evaluation, monitoring and review of programs, services and operations lead to effective opportunities for all students.cal school’s assigned school psychologist.