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Special Education
Welcome to the Grossmont Union High School District Special Education Department.
We are pleased to offer this avenue of communication as a way to share information related to GUHSD special education.
We are committed to working together with parents, students, educators and community members to provide services and supports that enable students with disabilities to benefit from their high school program and transition to adult life and work.
To contact us directly, call the Special Education Department district administration office at (619) 644-8115.
We are committed to working together with parents, students, educators and community members to provide services and supports that enable students with disabilities to benefit from their high school program and transition to adult life and work.
To contact us directly, call the Special Education Department district administration office at (619) 644-8115.
Transition Fair Flyer Spring 2026
Transition Fair Flyer Spring 2026
SELPA Parent Workshop Flyer
East County SELPA Parent Workshop
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East County SELPA Parent Workshop
Opportunity for Parents and Guardians to engage with the East County Special Education Local Plan Area in supporting their student.
You can register using the QR code to the right or by clicking THIS LINK.
Family Engagment
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Family Engagment
Special Education Question and Answer Sessions
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Guardians,
The Special Education Department would like to invite you to join us on the first Friday of each month for an informal question and answer session with our Special Education staff. This is a great opportunity to bring your child’s IEP, ask questions and learn more about our high school district.
DATE: First Friday of every month
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: REACH Academy
230 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92010
Our goal is to provide helpful information and answers to questions you may have about Grossmont Union High School District. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for being an important part of our school community.
Community Advisory Committee
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Community Advisory Committee
The East County Community Advisory Committee is a partnership of parents, educators and community members from 10 East County school districts working together to promote effective special education programs. Through monthly business meetings, presentations, and community outreach, the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) supports policy development, parent education, and community involvement in matters concerning students with exceptional developmental and educational needs.
The primary function of the CAC is to advise school districts in the East County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) on matters concerning students with exceptional needs. The CAC concerns itself with the development of the Local Special Education Plan, and providing and supporting parent education. Please visit the East County SELPA CAC page for information on meeting dates and locations and for contact information.
East County SELPA
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East County SELPA
Grossmont Union High School District is part of the East County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Please visit the East County SELPA website for more information.
The East County Special Education Local Plan, Annual Budget Plan, and the Governance and Administration Plan are located on the EAST County SELPA website
Resources
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Resources
- Parent Handbook
Information From Around the Internet (These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by GUHSD of any content on the websites. GUHSD bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.)
Special Education Alternative Education Programs
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Special Education Alternative Education Programs
Procedural Safeguards
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Procedural Safeguards
GUHSD Special Education Calendar of Events
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GUHSD Special Education Calendar of Events
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Calendars
GUHSD Special Education Calendar
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GUHSD Special Education Calendar
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Calendars
Grossmont Union High School District
If you require the use of telecommunication relay services, dial 7-1-1 to be connected to a specially trained communications assistant.
Grossmont Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Additional Title IX non-discrimination information
4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy
Additional non-discrimination and related policies
Complaint- Uniform Complaint/Other
Title IX Coordinator - Mary Nishikawa, Director I - Student Support Services, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8012; mnishikawa@guhsd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator - Paul Dautremont, Assistant Superintendent; 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8041; pdautremont@guhsd.net
Section 504 Coordinator - Lauren Basteyns, Director II / Principal, B.L./Academic Intervention, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 593-2763; lbasteyns@guhsd.net
Additional Title IX non-discrimination information
4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy
Additional non-discrimination and related policies
Complaint- Uniform Complaint/Other
Title IX Coordinator - Mary Nishikawa, Director I - Student Support Services, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8012; mnishikawa@guhsd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator - Paul Dautremont, Assistant Superintendent; 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 644-8041; pdautremont@guhsd.net
Section 504 Coordinator - Lauren Basteyns, Director II / Principal, B.L./Academic Intervention, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 593-2763; lbasteyns@guhsd.net
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