Special Education

Mission

Our mission is to provide students with special needs a foundation that is rich with opportunities to learn the necessary skills to pursue further education, or to obtain employment, and prepare them for a successful adult life.

Special Education Department Team

Special Education Parent Handbook

Parent Support Network

Parent Suuport Network

For families that would like to speak to a parent liaison in their primary language, please see the below contacts.

Linda Nguyen (Vietnamese)

lindanguyen215@gmail.com

Mai Huynh (Vietnamese)

beyeu210983@yahoo.com

Dorothy Li (Chinese)

inursw@gmail.com

Jeanette Chavez (Spanish)

csulbbeach@hotmail.com

West Covina CAC Parent Representatives

Mai Huynh

My name is Mai Huynh. I am an Early Head Start Teacher, a CAC SELPA Representative, and a proud mother of 2 wonderful sons. My older has autism and language impairment. I enjoy helping people and sharing my experience with other so we can together advocate to support children. Please fell free to reach out to me if you need to talk to me or have any questions.

Mchuynh317@gmail.com

Kristy Reil

My name is Kristy Reil. It has always been in my nature and heart to help others. I am a Parent Liaison, CAC Selpa Representative, PTA Treasurer, Instructional Aide, and a mother to 2 Awesome sons. One of my sons is High Functioning Autistic and ADHD & my other son also has ADHD. I've never let their diagnoses define who they are I have let their diagnoses give them opportunities, resources, and the freedom to be who they are....Amazing individuals! Please contact me if you have questions or just want to talk.

kristyreil3@gmail.com

August 2021
September 2021
October 2021 English
October 2021 Spanish
November 2021 English
November 2021 Spanish
December 2021 English
December 2021 Spanish
January 2022 English
January 2022 Spanish
February 2022 English
February 2022 Spanish
March 2022 English
March 2022 Spanish
April 2022 English
April 2022 Spanish
May/June 2022 English
May/June 2022 Spanish

September 2021 - Understanding Your Student's IEP (Overview)
- English
- Spanish
October 2021 - Present Levels of Performance: How to Build Student Goals
- English
- Spanish
November 2021 - Special Factors Page: What it Means and Why It's Important
- English
- Spanish
December 2021 - Individual Transition Plan (ITP): Blding Post Secondary Skills
- English
- Spanish
January 2022 - Accommodations and Modifications and How They Support
- English / Spanish
February 2022 - Behavior Series: Choosing Skills To Target In The Home
- English / Spanish
March 2022 - Behavior Series: In Home Behavior Systems
- English / Spanish
April 2022 - Behavior Series: Power Struggles and How to Avoid
- English / Spanish
May 2022 - Behavior Series: Getting Creative With Reinforcement
- English / Spanish

Parent University Videos 2020-2021

Parental Rights

Staff

Dr. Lori Williams, Psy.D.
Director, Special Education
626-939-4600 ext. 1307
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Magdalena Peña
Administrative Secretary I
to Dr. Lori Williams
626-939-4600 ext. 1307
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Jessica Olshan
Coordinator
626-939-4600 ext. 1303
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Jillian Torres
Coordinator
626-939-4600 ext. 1304
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Mieke Kramer
Coordinator
626-939-4600 ext. 1302
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Veronica Navarro-Aguirre, Psy.D.
Coordinator
626-939-4870 ext. 1908
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Ashley Giles
Program Specialist
626-939-4830 ext. 2532
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Cynthia Hernandez
Secretary III
626-939-4830 ext. 2576
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Ashley Sebastian
Secretary III
626-939-4600 ext. 1305
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Celina Villagomez
Secretary III
626-939-4600 ext. 1308
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Brandee Lopez
Secretary III
626-960-3052 ext. 1907
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Special Education

Mission