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Sweetwater Union High School District

The special education department at the Sweetwater Union High School District (“SUHSD”) serves approximately 5,290 students with special needs on Individualized Educational Programs (“IEPs”) and 504 Plans, approximately 14.5% of the student population. Sweetwater Union High School District is the nineteenth largest school district in California, serving approximately 36,557 children, from preschool to adult transition (3-22 years old). Sweetwater Union High School District’s special education department offers a variety of programs, services, and supports.

Sweetwater Union High School District Special Education

Learn more about the Sweetwater Union High 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 Sweetwater Union High School District’s special education department! Find information about their team, records requests, policies and procedures, and resources for families.

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School Sites

Find your school of residence within the Sweetwater Union High School District or explore options for intra-district transfers! Learn about SUHSD middle and high schools, adult education, and alternative programs.

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Academic Calendar

Download a copy of the most recent calendar for the Sweetwater Union High 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 Sweetwater Union High School District’s policies and procedures! It is important for parents to stay informed on how SUHSD handles things like transportation, school observations, and attendance.

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Parent Resources

The Sweetwater Union High School District has put together materials ranging from materials presented and parent outreach meetings, news and events, to downloadable copies of procedural safeguards.

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Facebook

Stay up to date with Sweetwater Union High School District on Facebook! SUHSD posts on subjects important to families and students like upcoming events, student and teacher recognition, and sports.

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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 Sweetwater Union High School District is a local educational agency organized under the San Diego County Office of Education and a member district of the administrative unit called South County Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”). As a California public educational agency, Sweetwater Union High 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

Sweetwater Union High 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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