Walton Early Start (Birth–3)

Walton Special Center is a segregated campus and one of the most restrictive environments in SUSD’s continuum of services. It is designed for students who, even with maximum support, cannot be successful on an integrated campus due to significant behavioral or medical needs.

• Services in natural environments addressing developmental delays
• VMRC referrals and collaboration
• Incoming referrals: Call (209) 933-7315 ext. 7745

Preschool (Ages 3–5)

• Preschool Assessment & Autism Center (PAAC)
• Special Day Classes
• Early intervention, communication, and sensory-motor supports
• Collaborative classrooms

K–8 Programs

Resource Specialist Program (RSP)

• Push-in, pull-out, consultation, and collaboration models

Special Day Classes

• Mild/Moderate
• Moderate/Severe
• Autism

Low-Incidence Programs

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH)
• Orthopedically Impaired (OI)

All programs support access to general education with appropriate services and accommodations.

High School & Young Adult (18–22)

• Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI): diploma or certificate pathways
• Young Adult Program (18–22): vocational training and independent living skills
• WorkAbility I: transition and employment services

Psychological Services

School Psychologists support students with learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health challenges.

Tiered Support & Consultation

• Collaboration with CARE, SST, 504, and IEP teams
• Tier 1 interventions and teacher support
• PBIS, family engagement, safety, and community partnerships

Assessment & Identification

• Psychoeducational evaluations
• Data analysis and psychological reports
• Ongoing consultation after eligibility determination

Direct Support

• Identify learning styles and strengths
• Guide staff on accommodations and instructional strategies
• Support trauma-exposed students

Speech and Language Pathology Services

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide services for students whose communication impairments impact educational performance.

• Assessment and intervention in articulation, voice, fluency, and language
• Pull-out, push-in, collaboration, and consultation models
• Services aligned with Special Education eligibility requirements

Related Services (EC 56363)

Defined by federal law, related services include supports required for a student to access FAPE.

• Speech and language services
• Audiological services (new 2025–26)
• Orientation and mobility
• Home or hospital instruction
• Adapted physical education
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Vision services
• Counseling and guidance
• Psychological services beyond assessment
• Parent counseling and training
• Health and nursing services
• Specialized vocational education (WorkAbility I)
• Low-incidence disability services
• Interpreting services