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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:
About Direct Service Districts
SBCEO provides all Special Education services for students enrolled in these districts with fewer than 900 students and provides additional contracted services at the request of the District Superintendent.
Ballard School District
Superintendent: Pam Rennick
(805) 688-4812
Cold Spring School District
Superintendent: Dr. Amy Alzina
(805) 969-2678
Cuyama Unified School District
Superintendent: Alfonso Gamino
(661) 766-2482
Los Olivos School District
Superintendent: Ray Vazquez
(661) 688-4025
Montecito Union School District
Superintendent: Dr. Anthony Ranii
(805) 969-3249
Vista del Mar Union School District
Superintendent: Bree Valla
(805) 686-1880
Contacts
Kirsten Escobedo
Associate Superintendent
kescobedo@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5410
Andrew Evans
Administrator
aevans@sbceo.org
(805) 922-0334 ext. 2312
Douglas Landaverde
Coordinator
dlandaverde@sbceo.org
(805) 922-0334, ext. 2309
Beverly Sherman
Coordinator
bsherman@sbceo.org
(805) 964-4710, ext. 5415