Special Education Programs
Special Education
The Turlock Unified School District (TUSD) offers special education programs and services for students identified as having educational disabilities. Our office is dedicated to delivering quality, effective and efficient service to students, families, district staff and the community. We focus on aligning our goals with the TUSD Mission Statement and Strategic Plan. The Special Education staff welcomes the opportunity to speak with you!
Department Statistics
- TUSD is part of a multi-district Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) located within Stanislaus County. The following statistics outline TUSD Special Education:
- 2,101 students served preschool thru age 22
- 117 special education teachers or specialists district-wide
- 327 paraprofessionals provide support to our students
- Professional development and training opportunities for all staff (Certificated and Classified)
- Systematic approach that cultivates experts who are able to offer a premier progressive educational program for our students
- Regionalized provider for surrounding districts.
Special Day Classes
- Autism
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mild/Moderate
- Moderate/Severe
Services and Programs
- Adapted Physical Education
- Behavioral Intervention Services
- Psychologists
- Resource Specialists
- RSP/Inclusion
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Vocational Programs
- On-Track Transitional Program
Parent Resources
Community Advisory Committee Brochure