The Special Education Department at the Tempe Union High School District oversees many special services for students in our seven high schools.

Our staff work throughout the District and collaborate with students, families, and other school personnel to ensure support for students with unique needs and circumstances. Services within the Special Education Department include the provision of special education, maintaining special education records, transition services such as WorkBridge, 504 accommodations for students with disabilities, homebound services and assistance for students who are homeless. We take pride in providing comprehensive, thoughtful, and individualized supports.

Tempe Union High School District has approximately 1,300 students eligible for Special Education Services. Because special education is NOT a "place," eligible students are provided services on a continuum, which includes a variety of delivery options. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) considers the unique individual strengths, needs, and outcome preferences to determine the appropriate service needs of each student. Therefore, services range across a continuum of placement options as directed by federal and state statute and regulations. Decisions regarding education in various environments are made in partnership with regular and special education resources, parents and family, and the community.