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September is National Deaf Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us in celebrating and advocating for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with your families.
Ways to celebrate:
- Visit local agencies that support people who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Learn American Sign Language from a Deaf teacher
- earn about the history, culture, and language of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community
- Raise awareness of Deaf issues, people, and culture
- Encourage social inclusion and support for Deaf people
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources for Families:
This workshop will be held in person
Please join us for our second workshop of the school year!
Positive Behavioral Supports for the Home
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Vista Innovation Center
This workshop will focus on behavioral strategies and interventions that can be used to address student behaviors in the home.
If your child qualifies for transportation during the school year per their IEP, and you require transportation please make sure you have turned in a new transportation form for the 2024-25 school year and return the form to the special education department.
Just a reminder that not all students qualify for transportation during the school year.
If you recently submitted a transportation form please allow 5-10 business days for the student to be routed.
Bus routes will be confirmed the day before the student is ready to be routed by the transportation department.
If you need to update your recently submitted transportation form, please contact the Special Education Department at (760) 726-2170, extension 92914 or email specialeducationdept@vistausd.org
North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) has several opportunities for learning and supporting your child. I encourage all of you to sign up for training opportunities this fall.
Please click here to review NCCSE parent workshop opportunities:
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of parents, educators, and community members involved in special education. The CAC of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) hosts meetings and special events throughout the year, advising superintendents of 14 school districts on special education services. Each meeting offers insights on special education topics, resources for families, and opportunities to connect and exchange ideas.
Whether you're a student receiving special education services, a parent or family member, or a district teacher or staff member, the CAC is here to help!
CAC Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about community resources?
Our Special Education Department has a bilingual community liaison at the district office to answer any questions you may have about VUSD and community resources for your students. Feel free to stop by the district office or contact Doris Cruz for assistance.
(760) 726-2146 extension 92914
