About K-22 Special Education Services
The San Mateo County Office of Education's (SMCOE) K-22 Special Education program serves students with special needs from kindergarten through age 22 years. The program includes seven Special Day Classes (SDC's) at SMCOE's center site in San Bruno. Students are referred to SMCOE's Special Education program by their local school district through the IEP process.
Integrated Special Day Classes
The program offers Special Day Classes and serves students identified with having education disabilities, including autism, multiple disabilities/orthopedic impairments, and/or emotional disturbance. These classes follow the SMCOE Special Education and Court Schools calendar:
- Court and Community/Special Education Calendar 24-25
- Court and Community/Special Education Calendar 25-26
El Portal School
1280 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 737-8446
Palos Verdes School
1290 Commodore Drive, San Bruno CA 94066
(650) 737-8446
Teach Town Curriculum
Over the last couple of years, SMCOE's K-22 Special Education program has expanded its independent learning opportunities and launched TeachTown, a new standards-aligned supplemental material, to help more students meet California graduation requirements and grow their skills to lead a full, productive life after graduation.
Ellen Paulino
Principal, Special Education Services E-22
Email: epaulino@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 737-8463
Sarah Notch
Executive Director, Center for Access & Engagement
Email: snotch[at]smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5629