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About Our Program


The Special Education division of the Santa Barbara County Education Office is comprised of several departments that provide services to students with unique needs.  Our programs and services include Early Start, Special Education Preschool, Regional Center, direct service to districts, and WorkAbility. 

We believe in the voice of the family, the view of the student, and the desire of the community to support students and enhance the student experience and learning.

Programs and Services:

Early Start

Special Education Preschool

Regional Services

Other community resources

 

About Direct Service Districts


SBCEO provides all Special Education services for students enrolled in small districts with fewer than 900 students and provides additional contracted services at the request of the District Superintendent.

Cold Spring School District 
Superintendent: Dr. Amy Alzina
(805) 969-2678

Cuyama Unified School District 
Superintendent: Alfonso Gamino
(661) 766-2482

Montecito Union School District 
Superintendent: Dr. Anthony Ranii
(805) 969-3249

 

Parent Notification


AB 130 Independent Study Notification Parent Letter (English and Spanish)

 

 

Contacts

Kirsten Escobedo
Associate Superintendent
kescobedo@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5410

Calisa Castillo
Administrator
ccastillo@sbceo.org
(805) 922-0334, ext. 2326

Andrew Evans
Coordinator
aevans@sbceo.org
(805) 922-0334 ext. 2312

Joseph Isaacson
Coordinator
jisaacson@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5415

Sharie Strasburger
Coordinator
sstrasburger@sbceo.org
(805) 922-0334, ext. 2309

Armando Uribe 
Coordinator 
auribe@sbceo.org
(805) 741-7668