The Division of Special Education offers a variety of resources for districts implementing programs for students with varying abilities. Our department values all learners, infants to adult transition, and works through a lens of access, equity and inclusion. See our Resources section below and learn more about the different types of support available to you and your teams.
We promote inclusion and believe that all children and youth with disabilities can be educated in the general education environment alongside nondisabled peers. All students with and without disabilities can engage in learning and benefit from meaningful instruction, have friends and be full members of their school communities.
EmbraceAbilities
Strengthening support for students with extensive support needs
California Center for Inclusive College
Advancing inclusive higher education in California
Resource Guide
Resources to support inclusive schools
Early Childhood Education
Empowering educators and helping all children thrive in inclusive early learning
Vision Services
Supporting access and achievement for students with visual impairments
Professional Development
Building capacity through learning and collaboration
RESOURCES
State, County and District Data
Job Opportunities
- The Division of Special Education is not currently hiring. Please check back for future employment opportunities.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
Welcome to the Resource Guide for Inclusive Practice!
This guide offers a thoughtfully curated collection of information, tools, and resources from respected state and national experts. It's designed to support districts, schools, and educators in embracing and implementing inclusive practices. Inside, you’ll find engaging videos, practical downloadable tools, and a variety of helpful materials to support your journey toward inclusive education.
The LACOE Vision Services Unit offers a full range of vision services from contracts for Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Braille Translations. Contact Nic Frank at (562) 922-6895 or frank_nic@lacoe.edu for all your VI needs.
Mark your calendars! 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
Join us for Special Education Directors Collaborative meetings and stay up to date on legislative issues, current research and best practices. All meetings allow participants to build connections that strengthen our amazing special education community in the County and beyond.
Our team has experienced staff ready to tackle any issue related to special education and the IEP process. Services including: consultation, data interpretation, program planning and staff trainings on everything from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Writing a Legally Defensible IEP. Whatever your needs, contact our team today, for a student-centered solution.
Are you ready to move your program, school or district to an inclusive model? Research shows inclusion for all students, regardless of disability, is a benefit for everyone. We have a range of services wherever you are on the inclusion spectrum.
As classrooms move towards more inclusive practices, general education teachers can be supported by becoming proficient in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and foundational literacy. We can connect your team to the right resources and training.
Additionally LACOE has compiled several resources to support inclusive early childhood education (Inclusive ECE) expansion. Learn more about this ongoing work.
Division of Special Education Calendar of Events
AB1172 (Required for NPA/NPS staff) Winter 2025-2026 Dates
Starting in the 2025–26 school year and in accordance with California Education Code section 234.5(c), the Los Angeles County Office of Education is dedicated to making reliable, high-quality information about neurodiversity readily available to families and students. The resources listed below were developed by the University of California and California State University Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning and provide research-informed tools, guidance, and supports related to diverse learning needs.
The UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
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Division of Special Education
Special_Education@lacoe.edu
562-803-8300
Jovan Jacobs, Ed.D.
Director II
Jacobs_Jovan@lacoe.edu
Tristin Eros
Division Secretary
eros_tristin@lacoe.edu
Karen Voigt
Administrative Assistant
voigt_karen@lacoe.edu
