The Cajon Valley Union School District takes pride in having an exemplary Special Education Department which recognizes the worth and dignity of children with disabilities and their peers.
We believe:
- All children have the right to learn in the least restrictive environment which meets their needs and provides maximum interaction with their peers.
- All children will have the opportunity to participate in activities with age-appropriate and cross-age peers in order to maximize their social and intellectual development.
- Children are best taught in educational settings which prepare them for their roles and responsibilities in society.
- All children will have access to functional and meaningful curriculum which incorporates the District’s core curriculum, whenever possible.
- Parents / guardians are equal partners whose participation and contributions are essential in all aspects of their child’s education.
- All learning will take place in a positive, reinforcing, safe environment which nurtures social responsibility and respect for diversity.
- All children will have access to a continuum of programs and instructional services that meet their individual needs.
- Each student’s individual need will be determined and matched to the program options that will enable the child to meet his or her educational potential for positive learning outcomes.
- The child will be the central focus of all educational decision making.