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Special Education

If you suspect your child may have a disability, send a letter, with an original signature, to: Director of Special Education, 201 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA 94024, or contact your school site principal.

Students with suspected disabilities are offered assessment by district staff at no cost to the parent. If the student meets state eligibility criteria, an IEP [Individual Education Plan] is developed to provide special instruction (and related services if needed.) A resource specialist teacher and a speech therapist are available at each school to provide services on site during the school day. Services are provided in the least restrictive environment, in the regular classroom if possible. Students with more specialized needs may be served at another public school in the area.

Inquiries about services for school age children should first be directed to the Principal at the school of attendance. Special Education service inquiries regarding three and four year olds or for students currently attending a private school, should be directed to the Special Education Department.

For more information about the Special Education Department, contact:

Jennifer Keicher - Director of Special Education
phone: (650) 947-1182
e-mail: jkeicher@lasdschools.org

Parent Handbook

    • A School Psychologist is assigned to each school to provide assessment and consultation services related to learning and behavior in the school setting. For other counseling needs, the School Psychologist may assist parents in finding other resources.

    • The Los Altos School District operates a preschool speech assessment and therapy service for three and four year old students. Students are referred by their parents, usually upon recommendation of the child’s preschool teacher or physician. Students must have a delay significant enough to meet state eligibility criteria in order to receive speech therapy. This program is located at Los Altos School District, 201 Covington Road. Inquiries should be directed to the Special Education Department at 650-947-1182.