Welcome to Special Education, this website exists as a resource for NUSD families, staff and community members. Our mission is to provide each student with an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. We believe in high quality, evidence based instruction and services for all students and we believe that all students can learn and succeed. Below you will find our areas of service. 

Department Contacts

General Department Inquiries: (916) 567-5435
Fax Number: (916) 567-5441

William Young – Deputy Superintendent

Megan Hudson – Assistant Superintendent
Tracy Cobb – Administrative Assistant

Kori Olson – Executive Director
Heredia-Arriaga, Jefferson School, Two Rivers Elementary, and Special Education Preschool
Rosemarie de Alba – Administrative Assistant

Joann Day – Director
American Lakes School, Bannon Creek School, H. Allen Hight Elementary, Heron School, Natomas Park Elementary, and Paso Verde School
Rosa Rijo – Administrative Assistant

Wendy Rodriguez – Director
Discovery High School, Inderkum High School, Larry G. Meeks Virtual Academy, Leroy Greene Academy, Natomas High School, Natomas Middle School, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary/Middle School/High School, and Witter Ranch Elementary

Vanessa Mercado – Director

Nadine Gallegos – Office Specialist III
SEIS/SPED Confidential Files:
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