Del Mar Union School District - Special Education

Departments

Special Education

Welcome to the Del Mar Union School District Special Education Department!

The Del Mar Union School District is committed to the identification and services of students with special needs within the least restrictive environment with access to the general education curriculum. Services and placements are based on each student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

For answers to specific questions related to special education programs, please contact the Program Specialist assigned to your child's school. Also feel free to contact the Student Services Department at (858)755-9301 ext 3688 or ext 3694. Program Specialist Assignments are as follows:

Heather Chamberlain, ext. 3676

Learning Lab
- Carmel Del Mar
- Ocean Air
- Sage Canyon
- Sycamore Ridge
Social Emotional Learning Foundations (SELF) classes
Non-Public School Students

Leslie Montoro, ext. 3663

Preschool
Special Programs

Dawn Wiley-Dominguez, ext. 3679

Learning Lab
- Ashley Falls School
- Del Mar Heights School
- Del Mar Hills Academy
- Torrey Hills
Private School Students
CAC Representative

Helpful Links:

Procedural Safeguards-English (PDF)
Procedural Safeguards-Spanish (PDF)
Referral to Special Education (PDF)
Board Policy: Identification of Individuals for Special Education (PDF)
Timeline (PDF)
Parent Resources
- CA Department of Education, Special Education
- EFRC (Exceptional Family Resource Center)
- NCCSE (North Coastal Consortium for Special Education)
SELPA Information