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Mission, Vision, Values, Services-Diverse students walkingtogether

Vision Statement

We envision inclusive schools where every student is seen, heard, and supported—empowered to lead their learning with confidence and connection. Through strong relationships, creative problem-solving, and whole-child collaboration, special education becomes a bridge—not a boundary—to opportunity, voice, and lifelong growth.

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Mission Statement

At Glenn County Office of Education, we provide person-centered, solutions-focused special education services rooted in equity, collaboration, and the belief that all students are general education students first. We work in partnership with families, educators, and community agencies to deliver inclusive, wrap-around supports that foster self-advocacy, student leadership, and lifelong learning. Guided by grace, patience, and confidence in every student’s potential, we build the capacity of individuals and systems through teamwork, resilience, and intentional engagement.

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Our Values in Action:
Ethical Commitments in Special Education

Student Services at the Glenn County Office of Education is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse abilities across Glenn County.

Grounded in the belief that all students are general education students first, we provide person-centered, solutions-focused special education services rooted in equity, collaboration, and ethical responsibility. Our approach is driven by core values—not just as abstract ideas, but as daily commitments to doing what is right for students, families, and schools.

 

We work in close partnership with families, general education staff, and every Local Education Agency in Glenn County to deliver high-quality services tailored to the unique needs of each student, at every campus. This deep collaboration ensures our students are seen, supported, and celebrated across all settings.

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Our values guide ethical action through:

  • Student Leadership and Self-Advocacy — preparing students to understand and communicate their strengths, needs, and goals.
  • Grace and Patience — leading with empathy, humility, and compassion.

  • Teamwork and Resilience — uniting across roles and systems to overcome challenges together.

  • Capacity-Building and Lifelong Learning — empowering individuals and systems to grow in service of student success.

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We serve students from birth through age 22—including infants and preschoolers in partnership with Child and Family Services and the Regional Center. Our 163 dedicated staff members deliver a continuum of specialized supports that reflect our values and ethical obligations, including:

  • Specialized Academic Instruction

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • School Nursing and Health Services
  • Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Behavioral Support

  • Social and Emotional Supports

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services
  • Visual Impairment (VI) Services
  • Assistive Technology (AT)

  • Transition Services for Life After High School

Upon graduation, our goal is that every student understands their disability, recognizes their strengths, identifies the help they need, and is confident in advocating for themselves. Through individualized education plans (IEPs), professional development for educators, and strong connections to community resources, we create a collaborative environment where students thrive.

We approach every decision with intentionality and integrity—ensuring that inclusion is not just a service model, but a guiding principle that defines our work.

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