Family Newsletter
Special Education Department
Dear Families,
We hope you’ll join us and take advantage of these opportunities to learn, connect, and support your child’s future
The Special Education Department
Reminders
- March 31st : Deadline for high school students to apply for 🔗NCCSE Scholarships.
- ESY Applications: Check your email to enroll your student in the summer program.
- Transportation Forms 2026-27: Look out for these in your email this May.
Para ver el Boletín Familiar en español, solo tienes que hacer clic en el enlace que aparece más abajo.🔽
March 2026
Adaptive hockey is an inclusive sport designed to give athletes with disabilities the opportunity to learn and play hockey in a supportive environment.
Inclusive Egg Hunt
SEPTA Invites You To An Inclusive Egg Hunt at Vista Magnet School
Join SEPTA and Lighthouse Church North County for a fun, welcoming morning where children of all abilities can enjoy the excitement of an egg hunt in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Event Details:
March 28th 10:00 AM at Vista Magnet Middle School Field
Bring the whole family and come celebrate with us! We look forward to sharing a joyful morning filled with smiles, community, and lots of eggs.
April 2026 Events
Special Education PTA invites you to their next family event!
Fun play date for all students at Sky Zone.
Click here for more information:🔗
https://vistawalkforautism.org/walkers-registration-form-2026/
Explore Diverse Educational Pathways
April 14th from 6:45pm to 8pm
- Join us in person: 255 Pico Avenue, San Marcos 92069
- Can't make it in person? Join us online. Click the blue link below to register and get your Zoom link:🔗https://sdcoe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NiXZZiBVRqaxhwoHjfXolQ#/registration
Early Childhood Education Community Fair
May 2026
Turning 18? Understanding Limited Conservatorship for Families
Join this online workshop hosted by the NCCSE to learn about the limited conservatorship process, key considerations, and resources available to support families.
Food Resources
Click the below link to open the google word document.
Additional Community Resources:
To view the community links, please click on each blue hyperlink.
🔗Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC)
A parent-driven organization providing personalized IEP coaching, parent-to-parent mentoring, and expert workshops (available in English & Spanish).
🔗Seeds of Partnership
A California Department of Education project offering fantastic webinars, parent checklists, and tools designed to strengthen the partnership between families and educators.
🔗Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego
Connects families to local opportunities. They publish the Flourishing Families guide (with over 1,300 local resources) and host all-inclusive family events.
🔗Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
Learn about special education, public benefits, important transitions, assistive technology, and more.
🔗North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE)
Learn about special education resources, free parent workshops, and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
🔗San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)
The San Diego Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers in California that provides support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.
A non-profit organization supporting families of children and adults with disabilities through early intervention, family respite services, and inclusive recreation.
VUSD Website Links
🔗 To view VUSD links please click on each blue hyperlink.
VUSD is Hiring!
If you click on the Google Docs link, it will open a slideshow containing all the upcoming events.
Special Education Department:
Location: District Office 1234 Arcadia Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: (760) 726-2170

