Special education services are provided to students at SCOE Community Schools programs, as well as at El Centro Jr./Sr. High School, the Juvenile Court School program located inside the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility.

Through its Foundations Academy, SCOE offers special day class programs for students ranging in age from three to 22 with emotional disabilities, moderate to severe cognitive, physical, or medical disabilities, and autism. The program includes specialized services such as vision, orientation and mobility, speech and language support, and access to school nurses and psychologists. SCOE provides over 30 special day classrooms at more than 20 sites across local school districts. Students receive education in classrooms situated on comprehensive campuses throughout the county, facilitating daily interactions with fellow students on campus.

 

Additionally, Foundations Academy operates preschool programs in community and district settings, ensuring full inclusion of students with special needs throughout the duration of their school day.

The Infant Development Program (IDP) supports children aged birth to three who experience delays in one or more areas of development. The IDP collaborates with families to enhance current strengths and abilities, address challenges, and develop personalized plans to promote their child’s development. Through play and parent education, the program empowers families to recognize teachable moments in everyday routines and activities. Staff members strive to achieve targeted outcomes aligned with developmental milestones and family priorities.

• Learn more about IDP and request to refer a child

Students gain valuable skills at Leo A. Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School through Career Technical Education (CTE) classes in Culinary Arts, Horticulture and Landscape Design, and Northern California Construction Training (NCCT). This program offers comprehensive support tailored to meet the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of students. The school provides a variety of services designed to cultivate a positive learning environment. Additionally, the WorkAbility program equips students with comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow-up. This program supports middle and high school students in special education as they transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training. 

 

• Culinary Arts Program—Students in the Culinary Arts Program learn to prepare meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and operate a business. They also serve customers in the Culinary Café.
• Urban Oasis Project—Horticulture students learn to build and maintain food gardens. Produce grown by students is also included in many of the dishes served at the Culinary Café