Special Education
Welcome to Special Education, this website exists as a resource for NUSD families, staff and community members. Our mission is to provide each student with an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. We believe in high quality, evidence based instruction and services for all students and we believe that all students can learn and succeed. Below you will find our areas of service.
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9th Annual Field Day to Celebrate and Support our Students with Special Needs
Natomas Unified School District is proud to continue to off Field Day for the ninth year at Natomas High School. It's an opportunity for students with special needs, who wish to participate, have a fun-filled day with a variety of physical activities and challenges. Students within Natomas Unified and from other neighboring districts come to Natomas High School to participate each year. The event is supported by staff and volunteers. Many of the volunteers are the district's own high school students. The Special Education department looks forward to supporting this event each year.
Department Contacts
General Department Inquiries: (916) 561-5287
Megan Hudson – Assistant Superintendent
Tracy Cobb – Administrative Assistant
Earl Pavao - Executive Director
Kori Olson – Executive Director
Joann Day – Director
American Lakes School, Bannon Creek School, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Natomas Park Elementary, and Paso Verde School
Vanessa Mercado – Director
Heredia-Arriaga, Heron School, Jefferson School, Two Rivers Elementary, Witter Ranch Elementary, Special Education Preschool
Wendy Rodriguez – Director
Discovery High School, Inderkum High School, Larry G. Meeks Virtual Academy, Leroy Greene Academy, Natomas High School, Natomas Middle School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary/Middle School/High School
Rosemarie de Alba – Administrative Assistant
Joseph Farinias – Administrative Secretary
Nadine Gallegos – Office Specialist III
SEIS/SPED Confidential Files may be requested by sending an email to: spedrecordsrequest@natomasunified.org