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The Los Angeles Unified School District is a single district SELPA, charged with providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to eligible students with disabilities within its jurisdictional boundaries. The SELPA’s Local Plan must be revised when there has been a change in Federal or State law or a change in the SELPA’s organization. Otherwise, it must be revised on a 3-year cycle. The Board adopted the SELPA’s Local Plan on May 11, 2021, for school years 2021-2024.
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has advised the policy and administrative agency during the development of the Local Plan pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 56194. To ensure adequate and effective participation and communication pursuant to EC 56195.8, parent members of the CAC, or parents selected by the CAC, participated in the development and update of the Local Plan for special education.
A Local Plan Revision Advisory Committee was formed to review and give input to proposed changes in the SELPA Local Plan. A series of meetings were held and representatives on the Local Plan Revision Advisory Committee included parent representatives from the LAUSD CAC, members of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), as well as staff from the Division of Special Education and SEIU Local 99.
2021-2024 SELPA Local Plan (ENGLISH)
2021-2024 Área Del Plan Local Para La Educación Especial (ESPAÑOL)
2023-24 Annual Budget and Service Plans and Certifications (ENGLISH)
2023-24 Presupuesto Anual y Planes de Servicios y Certificationes (ESPAÑOL)
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Vision
Inspire all students to reach their maximum potential as productive and responsible citizens.
Mission
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the school community in order to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment so that each student will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society.
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Meet Our Leaders
Anthony Aguilar
Chief of Special Education, Equity and Specialized Programs
Jose Soto, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Division of Special Education
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Inclusion webpage.
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— Special Education at a Glance —
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Type of Services
Provided81,062
Students Served339,951
Total Yearly
Services ProvidedSource: 2019-20 CALPADS EOY 16.6 Report
65,521
LAUSD Students with Disabilities (SWDs)30,648
Elementary School
SWDs11,905
Middle School
SWDs14,010
High School
SWDsSource: Open Data for 2019-2020 SY
SELPA Local Plan 2021-2024
- Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Local Plan 2021-2024
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SELPA Local Plan 2021-2024
The Los Angeles Unified School District is a single district SELPA, charged with providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to eligible students with disabilities within its jurisdictional boundaries. The SELPA’s Local Plan must be revised when there has been a change in Federal or State law or a change in the SELPA’s organization. Otherwise, it must be revised on a 3-year cycle. The Board adopted the SELPA’s Local Plan on May 11, 2021, for school years 2021-2024.
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has advised the policy and administrative agency during the development of the Local Plan pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section 56194. To ensure adequate and effective participation and communication pursuant to EC 56195.8, parent members of the CAC, or parents selected by the CAC, participated in the development and update of the Local Plan for special education.
A Local Plan Revision Advisory Committee was formed to review and give input to proposed changes in the SELPA Local Plan. A series of meetings were held and representatives on the Local Plan Revision Advisory Committee included parent representatives from the LAUSD CAC, members of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), as well as staff from the Division of Special Education and SEIU Local 99 representing classified paraprofessionals.
Attached are the LAUSD Board approved SELPA Local Plan.
(*Please use Internet Explorer browser to download files.*)Local Plan Section A: Contacts and Certifications
Local Plan Section B: Governance and Administration
Local Plan Section D: Annual Budget Plan
Local Plan Section E: Annual Services Plan
Área Del Plan Local Para La Educación Especial (Special Education Local Plan in Spanish)
Feedback Received From CAC and Local Plan Advisory Committee
Division of Special Education Fingertip Facts 2020-21
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Employment Opportunities
As our nation's second largest school district, LAUSD has many exciting opportunities available to you. The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing the best services and education. We strive to provide leadership, guidance, and support to maximize learning for all students. If you would like to be a part of a team that serves the educational interests of our students, we welcome you to click on the links to visit the websites listed below.
Administrative
→ Administrative ServicesEarly Childhood Education
→ Early Childhood Education Human ResourcesSpecial Education Teachers & Related Services
→ Certificated Special Education and Related Service Opportunities
→ Special Education District Intern ProgramClassified
→ Special Education Assistant/Trainee or Other Classified Positions
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Los Angeles Unified School District ♦ Division of Special Education
333 South Beaudry Avenue, 17th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017