Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is valued and respected for their unique abilities and contributions. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all students, regardless of their challenges or differences, receive the personalized support and opportunities they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through collaboration with educators, families, and the broader community, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future in an inclusive society.
We offer a continuum of services and program options that provide children with exceptional needs access to a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Children that have suspected or identified disabilities in the areas listed below may be eligible to receive special education services at no cost to parents in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent appropriate. Eligibility varies and is based on student's unique needs.
Intellectual Disability
Emotional Disturbance
Multiple Disabilities
Hard of Hearing
Orthopedic Impairments
Autistic Like Behavior
Deafness
Other Health Impaired
Traumatic Brain Injury
Speech or Language Impairment
Specific Learning Disabilities
Established Medical Disabilities
Vision Impairment
Deaf/Blindness
The Etiwanda School District provides a variety of Special Education services including, but not limited to the following based on student’s needs:
Specialized Academic Instruction
Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Adapted Physical Education
Positive Behavioral Supports
Early Intervention Preschool Programs for student between the ages of three and five years old.
Parents of students with exceptional needs have additional rights and protections referred to as: Parent's Rights and Procedural Safeguards. Below are links to this document in English and Spanish.
Clinical Parent Training Program - Fall 2024 program information is coming soon.
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