Special Services and Health Services
Corcoran Unified School District cooperates with other districts in the county to provide a variety of special education and health services designed to meet the particular needs of each child. This page provides information about our procedures and services as well as extra resources from the California Department of Education. Please contact our staff with questions about these services.
Special Education Services
The Special Education Department at Corcoran Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) is dedicated to the provision of services and support for students who are eligible for special education as outlined in the federal and state law.The district is committed to providing equitable access for all students and provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of its qualifying students. Special education services are provided for eligible students residing in the CJUSD boundaries. These services can begin as early as age three and continue through the student’s 22nd birthday as appropriate.
Services are provided based on a student's individual needs. A team of educational professionals and parents meet to determine the specific needs of the student. Once those needs are identified, the team will consider factors that impact the students educational needs including those that may negatively impact the students ability to access educational services. An Individual Education Program (IEP) is developed for the student. This program defines how the district will provide support and services to the student so that they are able to participate in an appropriate educational program. The Corcoran Joint Unified School District Special Education Department provides services as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
The district works in collaboration with the Kings County Office of Education SELPA to provide additional services for students with more intensive needs.
The information below provides students, parents, school personnel, and other members of the community with a brief overview of special education. If you have specific questions, we encourage you to call the special services department at (559) 992-8888.
Health Services
Our school district has entered into an agreement with the California Department of Education and the Department of Health Services allowing us to collect federal funds from Medi-Cal for some health services that we provide at school free of charge.
For more about our agreement with Medi-Cal, along with required immunization information, please refer to the registration packet located on our Registration and Immunizations page.
PBIS
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is a program that supports academic achievement and behavioral competence. We know that when good behavior and good teaching come together, our students will excel in their learning. Please read more about this important program.
Special Education and Health Services Staff
Helen Copeland
Director of Special Services
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Maria Sanchez
District Mental Health Counselor
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Heather Alves, RN, BSN, PHN
Health Services Coordinator
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Dulce Sandoval
Special Education Secretary
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Mental Wellness Team
Elizabeth Quevedo
School Psychologist
Bret Harte, John C. Fremont, and Mark Twain Elementary
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Natashia Lopez
School Psychologist
Mark Twain and John Muir Middle School
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Alyssa Reyes
School Psychologist
Corcoran High School and Kings Lake Education Center
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Tifani Carlson
School Counselor
Bret Harte Elementary
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Alfredo Alcantar
School Counselor
Mark Twain Elementary
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Gracie Flores
School Counselor
Corcoran High School and Kings Lake Education Center
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Melissa Juarez
School Counselor
John C. Fremont Elementary
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Melinda Ashford-Leonardo, LMFT
Mental Health Clinician
Grades Tk–5
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Yoselin Perez Lopez, LMFT
Mental Health Clinician
Grades 6–12
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Magnus Gonzales
Behavioral Support Aide
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Health Services Support
Ana Alcantar, LVN
Corcoran High School
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Dawn Aragon, LVN
Mark Twain Elementary
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Alma Martin Del Campo, LVN
Bret Harte Elementary
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Alessandra Ramirez, LVN
John C. Fremont Elementary
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Mariah Ramirez, LVN
John Muir Middle School
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Loraine Renteria, MA
Kings Lake Education Center
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Special Services & Health Services has a dedicated fax line.
Be sure to use the fax number (559) 414-0126. Thank you.