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Welcome to Special Education
Special Education services provide a coordinated set of instruction and supports that will enable every student, regardless of their ability, to become an active, contributing member of the community.
Special Education Contact Information:
Lisa Avila
[email protected]
509-476-2281
Nadia Cruz
[email protected]
509-476-2281 #3111
On this page:
In the Oroville School District, we:
- Aim to provide an education for our students in a school community that embraces diverse learners.
- Make every attempt to educate students with special educational needs in the least restrictive environment.
- Ensure that a continuum of student needs based on individual assessment data (social/emotional, behavior, academic, communication, fine motor, gross motor) and parent input, is what forms the foundation for inclusive education services.
- Believe that successful Inclusion is operationalized through Professional Learning Community (PLC) members who support each other in reviewing data, differentiating instruction, providing accommodations, modifications and supplementary aids and services to foster school-wide success.
This program planning option is offered at no cost to parents for students aged 3 to 22. Examples of services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Early identification and assessment of disabilities
- Psychological services for educational assessment
- Modification of the course material within the regular classroom
- Speech/language therapy
- Career/vocational education
- Physical therapy
- Vision and hearing screening
- Orientation and mobility services
Special Programs Department: 509-476-2281 #3111
To request records please send an email to Nadia Cruz at
[email protected]
North Central Educational Service District - (509) 664-8781
Notice of Intent to Destroy Special Education Records
In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable state regulations, Oroville School District hereby provides notice of its intent to destroy special education records of former students.
Special education records that are no longer needed to provide educational services will be destroyed in compliance with state and federal record retention requirements.
Records Eligible for Destruction:
Special education records of students who:
- Received special education services from Oroville School District, and
- Graduated, transferred, or withdrew from the district during the 2016-20 school years and
- Are no longer eligible for services and have reached the age of 22.
Destruction Date: The records described above are scheduled to be destroyed on or after June 30, 2026.
Parents/guardians or former students (if age 18 or older) may request copies of their special education records prior to the destruction date. After the destruction date, the records will no longer be available. To request records or for additional information, please contact: Special Programs Department - 509-476-2281 # 3111
North Central Educational Service District - 509-664-8781
For more information about Early Learning in Washington State:
The Washington State Department of Early Learning Early Support for Infants and Toddlers
The State Division of Developmental Disabilities Preschool Child Find Program: Ages 3-5
The Early Childhood Development Team provides a free developmental screening and/or special education evaluation for all children ages three to five years suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. If you would like to set up a Child Find screening for your 3-5 year-old child please contact: Special Education Department at 509-476-3612 # 3111
Birth-to-Three
Early Intervention is a partnership between families and early childhood professionals and supports the growth, development, and learning of children birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities. If you have a concern about your child's development and they are between the ages of birth and three, contact:
School-Age Program:
Kindergarten age through 21 years (All children entering kindergarten must be five years old by August 31) Child Find activities are extended to students who are homeschooled or attending private elementary or secondary schools located within the Oroville School District boundaries. Students in need of specialized education may be brought to the attention of the school district by parents or childcare providers, educational staff, community agencies or other concerned individuals. Parents who wish to make their child (3 to 21) a "Focus of Concern" for special education may call our Special Education Department directly at 509-476-3612 # 3111
OSPI Special Education Website:
https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education
What is Child Find?
Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA 2004) that requires states to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities ages birth through 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education and related services.
The Oroville School District is required by WAC 392-172A-02040 to inform the community of the Special Education Services and programs available within the district. The State of Washington defines special needs as having concerns with: developmental delays, vision, hearing, health, communication skills, academic performance, social-emotional status, general intelligence, motor abilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, transition services or other disabilities.
People with children from birth to age 21, who have any of these conditions are encouraged to contact building principals at the school where your child would attend or contact the Special Education Director.
- Oroville Elementary Principal - Amy Harris - 509-476-3332
- Oroville Middle/High School Principal - Linda Achondo - 509-476-3612
- Special Education Director - Lisa Avila - 509-476-2281