Special Education

Here at Wahluke School District, we strive to provide specially designed instruction for ages 3 to 21 who may have either a suspected or documented disability.

Special Education (SPED) refers to a range of services that help kids with disabilities learn. SPED services are not a "one size fits all" approach -all services are tailored to meet the needs of individual kids. To meet those needs and to ensure the proper supports are given, all students who qualify for SPED services have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

The school district has a process in place to determine which students are eligible for special education services. This process involves a full evaluation that looks at the ways kids think. It also looks at other aspects of development. Etier the school or a child's family can request an evaluation.

Staff Directory

LaDonna Fogle
Special Education Director
Extension: 3071

Juana Cardenas
Administrative Assistant
Extension: 3072

Claudia Tapia
Assessment Assistant
Extension: 3074

Janielle Paul
IEP Coordinator, Preschool
Extension: 4070

School Psychologists
Kaitlyn Campbell
Pat Byrne
Dr. Richard Cole

Speech
Michelle Johnson - Elementary
Lexi DeMario - Preschool
Robyn Raye - Elementary/JH
Itzel Matamoros - HS/Life Skills

Occupational Therapy
Michelle Nelson
Carla Stoops - COTA

Child Find poster - English

Child Find Poster- Spanish

Special Education Staff

Special Education Webpages