Special Education Programs
Special Education Programs
Stockton Unified provides a comprehensive continuum of services designed to meet the unique needs of students from birth through age 22. Programs emphasize inclusion, individualized instruction, and meaningful preparation for lifelong success.
Birth–3 | Early Intervention
Early Intervention Center (EIC)
Located at the Jean Wilson Early Childhood Center (Walton Special Center), EIC serves infants and toddlers eligible for Part C early intervention services.
Services are delivered in natural environments and focus on developmental growth, family support, and early skill building.
Ages 3–5 | Preschool Programs
- Speech & Language Services – Walk-on, push-in, or pull-out support within preschool settings.
- SDC – Autism (SDC-AUT) – Structured programs using evidence-based practices to support communication and social development.
- SDC – Moderate/Severe (SDC-MS) – Developmentally focused instruction with related service supports.
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing (SDC-DHH) – Communication access, interpreting services, and specialized equipment.
- Orthopedically Impaired (SDC-OI) – Specialized supports for significant orthopedic or health needs.
K–12 Programs
Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
Provides Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) through push-in, pull-out, collaboration, consultation, and Learning Center models.
High school SAI courses support students working toward a diploma.
Special Day Class – Mild/Moderate (SDC-MM)
Structured classroom instruction aligned to district standards and individualized to meet IEP goals.
Diploma or Certificate pathways determined by the IEP team.
Special Day Class – Autism (SDC-AUT)
Evidence-based instruction supporting communication, behavior, and access to core curriculum.
Moderate/Severely Disabled (SDC-MS)
Functional academics, life skills, and community-based instruction with inclusive opportunities.
Therapeutic Intervention for School Success (TISS)
Supports students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs through therapeutic and structured programming.
Low-Incidence Programs
Specialized services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Orthopedically Impaired students, including equipment and communication access supports.
Ages 18–22 | Young Adult Programs
Young Adult Transition Classes
Vocational training, functional academics, and independent living skills development to support successful transition to adult life.
WorkAbility I (WA1)
A partnership with the California Department of Education and local businesses providing pre-employment training, job placement, and transition support.
