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Special Education

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What is Special Education?

Special Ed

Special education provides students with identified disabilities specialized instruction designed to meet their unique learning needs, giving them the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. Through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Special education is provided at no cost to parents and includes the related services a student needs to access his/her educational program.

Procedural Safeguards/Parent Rights

Contact Us

Special Education Services
24411 Amador Street,
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 784-2611
Fax: (510) 781-6107

Kristen Devine
Director, Special Education Services
Email: kdevine@husd.k12.ca.us

Penny Thompson
Special Education Records
Email: pthompson@husd.k12.ca.us
Phone: (510) 784-2600 ext. 72630

Cristina Mendoza
Pre-school Enrollment
Email: cm258@husd.k12.ca.us
Phone: (510) 784-2600 ext. 72611

All other inquiries email us at: Specialed@husd.k12.ca.us