Special Services offers a variety of services to school site staff, students, and parents. The specialized areas we provide can assist in community interaction to meet everyday living skills and challenges. These service areas include:
- Health Services
- Special Education Services
- Social/Emotional Support Services
Special Education
At the Pioneer Union Elementary School District, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our Special Education program provides individualized services designed to meet the unique academic and social needs of students with disabilities. We believe that true student success is a collaborative journey, which is why we prioritize strong partnerships with families and guardians through open communication and active participation in every step of the special education process—from initial evaluations to the development of tailored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ongoing progress monitoring. Our goal is to educate our students to positively impact their educational performance while empowering students to become independent, confident learners and active participants in our school community.
*The Pioneer Union Elementary School District works in conjunction with the Kings County SELPA to provide supports and services to our Special Education students. A copy of the Kings County SEPLA plan can be found on the link below.*
Notice of Procedural Safeguards
What is the Notice of Procedural Safeguards?
This information provides you as parents, legal guardians, and surrogate parents of children with disabilities from 3 years of age through age 21 and students who have reached age 18, the age of majority, with an overview of your educational rights or procedural safeguards.
The Notice of Procedural Safeguards is required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and must be provided to you:
- One time per school year
- When you ask for a copy
- The first time your child is referred for a special education assessment
- Each time you are given an assessment plan to evaluate your child
- Upon receipt of the first state or due process complaint in a school year, and
- When the decision is made to make a removal that constitutes a change of
placement
An electronic copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards can be found on the California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Family Involvement & Partnerships web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/fp/ .
For more information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), please visit sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/
