skip to main content
Address
Phone Number
DISTRICT
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy Belle Haven Elementary Costaño School of the Arts
Chinese Dutch English French German Greek Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spanish Vietnamese Tagalog Khmer Farsi Hindi Punjabi
R-NET
WEBMAIL
  • INFINITE CAMPUS
  • CALENDAR
  • STAFF DIRECTORY
  • NEWSLETTERS

    • Special Education
    Our team is committed to supporting students with disabilities and providing all students with a quality education. Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities can qualify for additional services based on the categories defined below. Remember that each child is unique, and these categories help in providing tailored support to meet their specific needs within the educational system. If you have concerns about your child's development, speaking with teachers and specialists can provide valuable guidance and support.
    FEDERAL DISABILITY CATEGORIES (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT)

    FEDERAL DISABILITY CATEGORIES (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT)

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    This category includes developmental disorders that affect communication, behavior, and social interaction. Children with ASD might have difficulty with social interactions and communication skills.

    Intellectual Disability (ID)
    Children with intellectual disabilities have limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors. This category includes conditions like Down syndrome.

    Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
    Children with learning disabilities have difficulty in mastering certain skills, such as reading, writing, or math, even though they have average to above-average intelligence.

    Emotional Disturbance (ED)
    This category includes emotional and behavioral disorders that affect a child’s ability to learn and build relationships. It covers conditions like anxiety disorders, depression, or bipolar disorder.

    Speech or Language Impairment
    Children with speech or language impairments have difficulty with speech sounds, fluency, voice, or language skills. This category includes conditions like stuttering or language disorders.

    Orthopedic Impairment
    Children with orthopedic impairments have physical disabilities that affect their mobility or ability to move, like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.

    Other Health Impairment (OHI)
    This category covers chronic or acute health problems, such as asthma, ADHD, or epilepsy, which create limited strength, vitality, or alertness, affecting educational performance.

    Visual Impairment, Including Blindness
    Children with visual impairments have difficulties with vision even after correction, ranging from partial sight to blindness.

    Deafness
    Children with deafness have severe hearing impairments that significantly impact their ability to understand spoken language.

    Deaf-Blindness
    Children with deaf-blindness have both severe hearing and vision impairments, causing significant communication and developmental challenges.

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    This category includes acquired brain injuries resulting from an accident or external force, leading to impairments in cognitive, emotional, or physical functioning.

    Multiple Disabilities
    Children with multiple disabilities have more than one disabling condition, such as a combination of intellectual disability and orthopedic impairment, leading to severe educational needs.
    SCHOOL SITE CONTACTS

    SCHOOL SITE CONTACTS

    Belle Haven Elementary School
    Jennifer Gravem
    Executive Director, Education Services
    (650)329-2800 ext.60145
     
    Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School
    Julie Guaspari
    Program Specialist
    (650)329-2800 ext.60304
     
    Costaño School of the Arts
    Anisha Agrawal
    Program Specialist
    (650)329-2800 ext. 60309
     
    Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
    Claudia Conti
    Assistant Director, Special Education
    (650)329-2800 ext.60305
     
    Preschool
    Claudia Conti
    Assistant Director, Special Education
    (650)329-2800 ext.60305
    DISTRICT CONTACTS

    DISTRICT CONTACTS

    Jennifer Gravem
    Executive Director, Education Services
    (650)329-2800 ext.60145
     
    Claudia Conti
    Assistant Director, Special Education
    (650)329-2800 ext.60305