Gompers Special Education Page
Samuel Gompers Middle School offers several Special Education Programs to meet the learning needs of students eligible to receive Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) or Special Education (SPED) support and services.
PROGRAMS
Resource Specialist Program (RSP):
Students within the Resource Specialist Program (RSP) are on the general education curriculum and receive support and services from Resource Specialist Teachers within the general education classroom or on a collaborative basis with the general education teacher(s).
- RSP services can be provided within the general education setting or in the Learning Center.
Specific Learning Disability Program (SLD):
Students in the Specific Learning Disability Program (SLD) are on the general education curriculum in a smaller learning environment for most of their core classes
Alternative Curriculum Programs:
Students in the Alternative Curriculum Program are either in:
Intellectual Disabilities Mild/Moderate Program (IDM)
Autism Program (AUT)
Parent Counseling & Training Workshops
The purpose of Parent Counseling and Training (PCT), as a related service, is to offer parents information on child development, to enhance knowledge and understanding of their child’s special needs, and to assist in acquiring skills to support the implementation of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). PCT is prescribed as part of the student’s IEP. PCT is offered every school year and is delivered in English and Spanish.
For more information about PCT workshops including the schedule, please contact your child’s IEP team or call the PCT hotline at (213) 674-1576 and leave a clear and detailed message and your call will be returned. You may also send an email to [email protected].
A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services including procedural rights and safeguards.
A Guide for Parents with information about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting.
Transition Guides
Informational guides for Students with Disabilities ages 14 or older and their families about the Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
Parent Resources
Dispute Resolution
The LAUSD Division of Special Education strives to meet the unique educational needs of all exceptional children with each Individualized Education Program (IEP) written; however, disagreements arise occasionally. When disagreements occur, parents have four options to pursue a resolution to the disagreement:
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an optional informal process adapted by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and supported by the California Department of Education (CDE) for resolving special education concerns early. The ADR process uses communication, collaboration, and consultation to resolve Individualized Education Program (IEP) disagreements. It is through the ADR process that LAUSD seeks to expedite resolutions to special education concerns after an IEP meeting, in a manner that meets the needs of the student at the earliest opportunity possible.
Informal Dispute Resolution
Informal Dispute Resolution or “IDR” is an optional dispute resolution process available to parents. IDR is a District process that is designed to be faster, less formal and less adversarial than mediation and due process proceedings. In the IDR process, parents identify their issues and concerns and the District attempts to work with the parent to quickly resolve the issues identified.
Mediation Only
“Mediation Only” is a state-level, voluntary dispute resolution process under the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). In Mediation Only, a neutral mediator assists you and the District in discussing and attempting to resolve your disagreement. The mediators are not employees of the District and do not have any personal interest in the disagreement. The mediators are selected on an impartial basis by the State and know the laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services. The Mediation Only process includes a mediation conference attended by you, the assigned mediator, and a District representative who has decision-making authority. Lawyers or advocates, for the student/ parent or for the District, are not permitted to participate in Mediation Only.
Formal Due Process Hearing
Due process hearing requests are dispute resolution proceedings required to be available to parents and school districts under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). You or the District may file a due process complaint on any matter relating to a proposal or refusal to initiate or change the identification, evaluation or educational placement of your child or the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to your child. The proceedings begin with the submission of a complaint notice and include a resolution period with a mandatory resolution session meeting, optional mediation, and a due process hearing before an impartial hearing officer. The District convenes the resolution session meeting. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) conducts the optional mediation and the due process hearing. It may not be necessary to go through all of the due process proceedings to reach resolution. A due process complaint may be resolved by mutual agreement of the parties at any stage of the proceedings.
Contact Us
For immediate service, please contact your student's Special Education Case Manager or the MCD Clerk at (323) 241 - 4001 or email.
Special Education Modified Consent Decree (MCD) Clerk
Ms. Radilla
Alternative Curriculum Teachers
Judah Pajares: [email protected]
Terry Porter: [email protected]
Kenneth Wyble: [email protected]
Specific Learning Disability Program Teachers
Kristen Mitchell: [email protected]
Taza Pack: [email protected]
Shanel Taylor: [email protected]
Resource Program Teacher
Aleixa Palacios: [email protected]