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Poway Unified School District

The special education department at the Poway Unified School District (“PUSD”) serves approximately 4,830 students with special needs on Individualized Educational Programs (“IEPs”) and 504 Plans, approximately 13.8% of the student population. Poway Unified School District is the twenty-first largest school district in California, serving approximately 35,000 children, from preschool to adult transition (3-22 years old). Poway Unified School District’s special education department offers a variety of programs, services, and supports.

Poway Unified School District
Special Education

Learn more about the Poway Unified School District and their special education program(s) by visiting their website and reviewing available information, attending meetings that are open to the public, reviewing the general and special education policies and procedures, and more! Here are a few links to get you started.

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Special Education

Learn more about Poway Unified School District’s special education department! Find information about their team, making records requests, programs and practices, and resources for families.

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School Sites

Find your school of residence within the Poway Unified School District or explore options for intra-district transfers! PUSD also provides a link to each school’s accountability report card and website.

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Academic Calendar

Download a copy of the most recent calendar for the Poway Unified School District’s school year for your records. Check for holiday closures and start and dismissal times for specific school sites.

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Policies & Procedures

Get to know Poway Unified School District’s policies and procedures! It is important for parents to stay informed on how PUSD handles things like transportation, school observations, and attendance.

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Parent Resources

The Poway Unified School District has put together comprehensive materials ranging from the “Special Education Parent Handbook” to information on understanding the IEP and common disabilities.

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Facebook

Stay up to date with Poway Unified School District on Facebook! PUSD frequently posts about what is happening in their schools, with their staff, special events and learning opportunities, and more.

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Can a Special Education Attorney Help?

If you disagree with, or have concerns about, your child’s Individualized Educational Program (“IEP”) you may want to consult with a special education attorney. Perhaps you made a request to conduct assessments, for Independent Educational Evaluations (“IEEs”), to provide additional support, or change placement, and the district denied that request. Maybe you are withholding consent to the IEP in the hopes the school will make specific changes that you believe are necessary. It never hurts to get a second set of eyes on your concerns.

The Bigger Picture

The Poway Unified School District is a local educational agency organized under the San Diego County Office of Education and acts as their own administrative unit called a Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”). As a California public educational agency, Poway Unified School District receives Federal funding from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

SELPA

School districts are required to join a geographic region called a Special Education Local Plan Area to provide for the needs of students residing within their boundaries.

County

Poway Unified School District is located in the San Diego County and receives support and oversight from the San Diego County Office of Education (“SDCOE”).

State

California receives Federal funding from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and has enacted State laws to further support students with disabilities.

Federal

The Federal government provides funds to States that have agreed to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and its implementing regulations.

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