Inclusive (Special) Education
At Bright Star Schools, we welcome students of all abilities, families, and community members.
Bright Star students, regardless of background or any learning needs they may have, experience rigorous academics, inclusive education,* social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities
beyond the classroom.
*At Bright Star Schools, we refer to special education as inclusive education.
Inclusive Support at Bright Star Schools
Bright Star's Inclusive Education Department ensures that students cultivate strategic ways to improve their academic, social, language, and environmental challenges through self-advocacy, community awareness, and involvement to propel them to higher education and career opportunities of their choosing.
As a Bright Star parent said, "The teachers, the staff, and my family, we all work together as a team for my daughter's success. I wouldn’t be able to do it without their support."
Inclusive Education Administrators and Team
Ash
Chameides
Inclusive Education Coordinator
Ash Chameides
Inclusive Education Coordinator
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Charles
Snow
Inclusive Education Coordinator
Charles Snow
Inclusive Education Coordinator
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Layla
Pena
Vice President of Inclusive Education
Layla Pena
Vice President of Inclusive Education
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Rebecca
Vogel-Sanchez
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Rebecca Vogel-Sanchez
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Shelby
Ramminger
Lead Inclusive Education Coordinator
Shelby Ramminger
Lead Inclusive Education Coordinator
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Helpful Links
Bright Star Schools is committed to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
The following website provides neurodiversity resources from the UC/CSU Collaborative to support students with diverse learning needs. These tools are readily available to students, parents,
and guardians, and can be accessed here: https://www.arrayalearning.org/.
Helpful Links For Families
- A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services
- The IEP and You
- The ITP and You -- Individual Transition Plan
Enlaces Importantes Para Familias
Student And Family Handbook
Additional Guides For Families
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In our small, joyful schools we provide students with excellent academics, holistic and inclusive support, personal attention, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom so they thrive from kindergarten through high school.