San Dieguito Union High School District

Special Education

The Special Education Department employs a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals to implement wide-ranging educational and support programs that provide instruction and services to the students of the San Dieguito Union High School District in line with the District's vision and mission.

We invite you to take some time to explore the resources embedded on our site. Should you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact program support providers below.

710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas 92024

vision & Mission

VISION

SDUHSD provides a full continuum of supports and services to each and every student in Special Education so each student is prepared and able to achieve a level of competence, self-reliance, disability awareness, and independence, based on their own unique abilities, so each transitions successfully to their future.

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Special Education Parent Handbook

Strategic Plan Parent Forum

Service Continuum

Workability

Special education district contacts

Staff/Title	Phone	Email
District Office
Orletta Nguyen, Ed.D., Senior Director of Special Education	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5556	orletta.nguyen@sduhsd.net
Kellie Maul, Ed.D. Coordinator of Special Education	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5531	kellie.maul@sduhsd.net
Debora Schork, Administrative Assistant III	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5515	debora.schork@sduhsd.net
Translator/Interpreter	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5545
Cristina Gamino, Information Systems Support Technician	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5546	cristina.gamino@sduhsd.net
Administrative Assistant II	(760) 753-6491 ext. 5517
Special Education Department Fax Number	(760) 943-3522
Program Supervisors
Sara Scoma: Diegueno Middle School, Oak Crest Middle School	760-753-6491 ext. 6703	sara.scoma@sduhsd.net
Kelli Masek: San Dieguito Academy High School	760-753-6491 ext. 3317	kelli.masek@sduhsd.net
Kelly Xitco: Torrey Pines High School	760-753-6491 ext. 5041	kelly.xitco@sduhsd.net
Janette Ridgels: Pacific Trails Middle School, Non-Public, RTC and PPPSS	858-509-1000 ext. 4636	janette.ridgels@sduhsd.net
Sara Okleshen: Earl Warren Middle School, La Costa Canyon High School	760-753-6491 ext. 6221	sara.okleshen@sduhsd.net
Mary Barnett: Carmel Valley Middle School, Canyon Crest Academy High School	858-350-0253 ext. 4042	mary.barnett@sduhsd.net
COAST, Sunset and OLP