Academic Programs

Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (ETK)/Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

 "This program provides children with a well-planned classroom program to build necessary social and academic skills for success throughout their school careers. The program is based on the California Kindergarten Common Core State Standards with focused instruction in literacy and numeracy along with strong emphasis on self-regulation and social engagement. The daily schedule includes whole group instruction and activities, small group instruction and independent and “hands-on” learning. The Transitional Kindergartners enjoy lunch and recess with their fellow Kindergarten friends and participate in all Kindergarten activities such as music, art, and motor skills development throughout the year." (from LAUSD Early Childhood Education Division Office)

Gifted and Talented (GATE)

"Teachers of gifted/talented students differentiate the core curriculum through various means, including flexible groupings, acceleration of content, independent study, tiered assignments, interest centers, learning centers, compacting in student’s area of strength, mentorships, adjusting questions, honors and advanced placement courses, and use of above grade-level resources. A local school program must comply with a more rigorous standard providing differentiation, rather than “One-Size-Fits-All” instruction as an integral part of the regular school day." (from LAUSD's Gifted and Talented Programs Office)

Special Education

"Students may and learn in a variety of online learning environments including but not limited to: smallgroup instruction, whole-group instruction co-taught with a general education teacher, and collaborative learning groups. Learning may occur live (synchronous instruction) or independently (asynchronous instruction). Students with disabilities may also participate in additional interventions throughout the school year. Special Day Program Students receiving services through a special day class program will continue to receive instruction from a special day class teacher. Teachers will provide both synchronous (live) and asynchronous instruction to students." (from LAUSD's Division of Special Education)

 Resource Specialist Program

Resource Specialist Teachers may provide services “pushing in” to synchronous classes and co-teaching, collaborating, and/or consulting with the general education teachers during the scheduled planning time or office hours. Resource Specialist Teachers might also provide support to students in Zoom breakout rooms or in separate sessions between general education synchronous learning opportunities.

Alternate Curriculum

Students with disabilities on an alternate curriculum will have access to the Unique Learning System through their Schoology course. Students may also participate in a variety of online learning environments including but not limited to, live (synchronous) whole- and small-group instruction along with independent (asynchronous) instruction.

Special Education Documents