SPECIAL EDUCATION / STUDENT SERVICES (SESS)

We are committed to provide quality services to students with extraordinary

challenges thus affording at-risk students full access to the PALMDALE PROMISE

including a rigorous education and a rich social experience, whether these

barriers are caused by health, disability, academic or behavioral difficulties.

SESS provides services and programs through preschool, special education, and alternative education. We support and serve students and families through a wide range of educational professionals, including: highly qualified teachers, nurses, program specialists, counselors, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, para educators, principals, and other management and clerical support staff.

The mission of SESS is to give students and families the support and services to help them reach maximum potential. This includes early identification of needs and early intervention (Response To Intervention – RTI) – fostering positive school attendance and connectiveness to school, concern for physical, social and emotional growth, access to community agencies, cultural tolerance and understanding and parent involvement.