Special Education

From the ABCUSD Special Education Office

The Special Education Office has an experienced team of professionals to support you and your child. Please do not hesitate to call the Special Education Office or Alternative Dispute Resolution Services for questions or concerns beyond your school site.

For Special Education District Office Support

See the staff assigned to your child's school site below.

Confidential Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services are available at no cost to families

Call: Purchin Consulting at (310) 202-1155 or [email protected]

Dr. Soco Verduzco

Jeanett Beard

Director of Pupil Support Services, Special Education

Secretary III ext. 21156

Stacia Abe

Cathy De La Torre

Special Education Supervisor

Secretary II ext. 21110

School Sites:

Early Intervention:

Tracy Infant Center

Early Intervention Program (EIP)

Elementary Schools:

Furgeson, Gonsalves, Leal

Secondary Schools:

Carmenita MS, Ross MS, Cerritos HS, Tracy HS

Cherrell Harris

Elizabeth "Lisa" Gonzalez-Pakulski

Special Education Supervisor

Secretary II ext. 21144

School Sites:

Elementary Schools: Aloha, Bragg, Burbank, Elliott, Juarez, Melbourne, Nixon

Secondary Schools:

Fedde MS, Tetzlaff MS,

Gahr HS, Independent Study (7-12)

Marisol Leal-Avalos

OPEN

Special Education Supervisor

Secretary II ext. 21060

School Sites:

Elementary Schools:

Carver, Cerritos ES, Hawaiian, Kennedy, Niemes, Palms, Stowers, Willow, Wittmann

Secondary Schools:

Haskell MS, Artesia HS, Whitney HS

Dr. Roshelle Chavez

Martha Rutiaga Sanchez

abcselpa.us

Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director

Secretary III ext. 25205

California Autism Professional Training And Information Network (CAPTAIN)

captain.ca.gov