Bellevue Union School District offers a continuum of programs and services for students who require special education.

BUSD is committed to the identification and service of students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. The district provides children with disabilities a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) consistent with federal and state laws. As a member of the Sonoma County Special Education Local Plan Area, we offer a full range of special education services for students with disabilities ranging from mild learning disabilities to significant challenges. Credentialed special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, adapted physical education specialists, school psychologists, and special education classified staff make up our exceptional special education professionals. Services and placements are based upon each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

If you have specific questions about special education please call our Student Services Department at (707) 388-8150 (se habla espanol).

SELPA INFORMATION

PARENT RIGHTS & PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS (ENGLISH)

PARENT RIGHTS & PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS (SPANISH)

LINK TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ENGLISH)

LINK TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SPANISH)

The Student Services Department office is located at:
BUSD Early Learning Center
2014 Moraga Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
T: 707-388-8540
Office Hours 8am-4pm M-F

Tracy Whitaker, M.A
Director of Student Services
Phone: 707-542-5197
Voicemail: 707-544-8026-Voicemail
Fax: 707-542-6127
Email: studentservices@busd.org

Rosa Cuevas
Special Education Administrative Assistant (Habla espanol) 
Phone: 707-388-8540
Email: rcuevas@busd.org

Cara Colombo-Stuart
ELC Program Manager 
Phone: 707-388-8540
Email: ccolombostuart@busd.org

Susie Hirsch
Program Specialist 
Phone: 707-388-8540
Email: shirsch@busd.org