The Oxnard Union High School District serves approximately 1,900 students with special needs through a variety of programs. These programs are, for the most part, offered at the students’ neighborhood schools.
Standards Based Education
Students who are eligible for special education services in California Public Schools are required to meet the same standards for graduation as their peers to receive a high school diploma.
Students with moderate to severe disabilities working on a functional skills curriculum will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Upon earning their Certificate of Achievement they are eligible to attend our Adult Transition Program until the age of 22.
Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
The Transition Partnership Program works in conjunction with the Department of Rehabilitation and helps students learn the skills necessary to transition from school to work. To learn more about the TPP program please click the following link. TPP Program
Useful Links
Contact
Dr. Victoria M. Ruffin
Director of Special Education
Telephone: 805-385-2829
victoria.ruffin@oxnardunion.org
Felna Cervantes
Director’s Administrative Support
Telephone: 805-385-2829
felna.cervantes@oxnardunion.org
Dr. Darlene Garcia
Special Education Coordinator
Telephone: 805-389-6491
darlene.garcia@oxnardunion.org
Ember Waage
District Psychologist/NPS Case Manager
Telephone: 805-834-1496
ember.waage@oxnardunion.org
Andrea Payne
District Psychologist/NPS Case Manager
Telephone: 805-385-2608
andrea.payne@oxnardunion.org
Michael VanAuker
Behavior Intervention Specialist
805-394-4795
michael.vanauker@oxnardunion.org
Program Specialists
Earl Carter
Program Specialist
Telephone: 805-385-5858
earl.carter@oxnardunion.org
Catalina Espinoza
Program Specialist
Telephones: 805-385-5879
catalina.espinoza@oxnardunion.org
Sue McDonald
Program Specialist
Telephone: 805-278-1238
sue.mcdonald@oxnardunion.org
Dr. Liana Lucey
Program Specialist
Telephone: 805-278-3058
liana.lucey@oxnardunion.org
