Placer County Special Education

www.placercoe.org

85 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Placer County Special Education program, managed by the Placer County Office of Education (PCOE), serves as a regional resource dedicated to providing specialized instruction and support services to students with unique learning needs. Based in Auburn, California, the department focuses on fostering inclusive and effective educational environments for students who require individualized education programs (IEPs). By collaborating with local school districts, the program ensures that students across Placer County have access to high-quality academic, behavioral, and therapeutic support services tailored to their specific developmental goals.

The organization is committed to empowering students through a wide range of specialized programs, including early intervention, specialized academic instruction, and transition services for young adults. Their approach emphasizes evidence-based practices, professional development for educators, and strong partnerships with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. Through their official portal, the Placer County Office of Education provides resources for parents and community members, highlighting their dedication to educational equity and student success within the special education community.

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Placer County Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	21
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
39 (45.9%)
Hispanic
21 (24.7%)
Two or More
10 (11.8%)
Black
7 (8.2%)
Asian
4 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Placer County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)745-1440
Website:	http://www.placercoe.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 7