KCSOS Special Education Programs
Who We Are
Throughout the geographical area of Kern County, there are students that require special education classes and services uniquely designed to address their disability. Often the student has a low incidence disability or the student’s needs can not be met in a typical classroom setting because of their specialized learning needs. The programs and services provided by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, Division of Special Education Services is a collaborative effort on the part of the parents, local school district representatives and staff members to provide a learning environment and the specialists that are required to enhance the child’s learning. Programs and services are provided to children from birth through age 21.
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
- Programs for Infants and Toddlers
- Programs for Preschool Children Ages 3-5
- Programs for School Age Children Ages 5-21
- Programs for Children with Autism
- Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
- Staff Development
Contacts
Pam Sanders, Administrator
Division of Special Education Services
661.636.4788 pasanders@kern.org
Julianna Gaines, Director
Special Education Programs
661.636.4791 jugaines@kern.org
Wes Neal, Director
Special Education Programs
661.636-4831weneal@kern.org
Leanne Russell, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.636.4811 lerussell@kern.org
Angie Bertran-Harris, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.636.4851 anbertran-harris@kern.org
Deborah Porter, Vice-Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.636.4294 deporter@kern.org
Ann Caragher, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.636.4800 ancaragher@kern.org
Pat O'Conner, Vice-Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.636.4283 paoconner@kern.org
Janet Swank, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.336-5402 jaswank@kern.org
Brian Cortez, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.336.5409 brcortez@kern.org
Judy Noack, Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.868.7703 junoack@kern.org
Justin Thompson, Vice-Principal
Special Education Classes and Services
661.868.7762 juthompson@kern.org
