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Special Education

Blue Ridge Academy is committed to providing free and appropriate quality special education services to students who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

Special Education is a program designed to meet the unique educational needs of children with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria under the law.

Our school takes great pride in our commitment to students’ growth and success. As we work together with our families, we strive to provide the most appropriate supports and services to our students identified as eligible for Special Education.

We are committed to developing meaningful partnerships with our parents as we work together to meet the unique needs and realize the full potential of each child.

LACOE SELPA

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LACOE Special Education Local Plan Area 

In California, every local education agency (LEA) is required to belong to a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). The SELPA is a consortia of LEAs responsible for the development of special education policies and procedures, distribution of federal and state special education funds, and providing a range of professional development pertaining to special education. With this support, the charter SELPA’s partners continue to demonstrate the capacity to provide high-quality special education programs to their students.

Blue Ridge Academy belongs to the Los Angeles County of Education SELPA, which provides a cooperative model designed to ensure special education programs are available for all students with disabilities.

Contact Information

Dr. Loretta Burns
Vice Principal/ Director of Special Education & Student Services
Email Dr. Loretta Burns

Erin Letham
TK-6th Assistant Director - Special Education
Email Erin Letham

Elisa Hendricks
7-12th+ Assistant Director - Special Education
Email Elisa Hendricks

Tracey Earl
TK-2nd Program Specialist
Email Tracey Earl

Therese Tibbets
3rd-4th Program Specialist
Email Therese Tibbets

Maya Williams
5th-6th Program Specialist Email Maya Williams

Tiasha Robinson
7th-8th Program Specialist
Email Tiasha Robinson

Eboni Odom
9th-12th Program Specialist
Email Eboni Odom

Madeline Persin
TK-6th Moderate/Severe Program Specialist
Email Madeline Persin

Megan Doty
7th-12th+ Moderate/Severe Program Specialist
Email Megan Doty

Beatrice Essah
TK-12th Program Specialist
Email Beatrice Essah