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Special Education Program Managers
It is our goal to provide excellent service to school site and parent communities.
Please telephone, e-mail, or voice-mail the appropriate person. Phone calls will be returned with 24-48 hours.
Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Wendi Aghily, Ed.D. (925) 682-8000 *4047 aghilyw@mdusd.org
Administrative Support Staff
Tara Ashoo (925) 682-8000 *4048 ashoot@mdusd.org
Lindy Kramasz (925) 682-8000 *4066 kramaszl@mdusd.org
Assistant Director, Special Education: Related Services
Amy Sudrla (925) 682-8000 *4187 sudrlaa@mdusd.org
Fax: (925) 687-3139
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Assistant Director, Special Education: Programs
Vacant (925) 682-8000 *4070
Fax: (925) 687-3139
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Assistant Director, Special Education: Mental Health
Jessica Pozos (925) 682-8000 *4054 pozosj@mdusd.org
Fax: (925) 680-7987
Senior Secretary:
Amy Lejano (925) 682-8000 *4059 lejanoa@mdusd.org
Special Education Student Information Systems Specialists:
Jane Frantz (925) 682-8000 *4057
Assistant Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bryan Cassin, (925) 682-8000 *4192 cassinb@mdusd.org
Local Mediation
California Department of Education (CDE) Compliance
Non Public School (NPS) Placements
Non Public Agencies (NPA)
Due Process Filings
Fax: 674-0667
Room 24
Senior Secretary:
Yvonne Benitez (925) 682-8000 *4109 benitezy@mdusd.org
Behavior Management Specialists
Anne Byrne
*85403
Jenny Carvalho
(925) 890-1116
Karen Miller
*4178
Kimberlee Romick-Jenks
*4216
Samania Young
*4164
Parent Liaison Melody Royal
(925) 682-8000 *4297
RoyalM@mdusd.org
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Parent Liasion
Community Advisoty Committee Liasion
Resource Parent Program
Surrogate Parent Designation Program
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Special Edition Newsletter
Celebration of Success
You Make A Difference Awards
Special Education Program Specialists
Program Specialist’s Duties:
- Training on Special Ed Issues, IEP Process, and Compliance
- Liasion between the Sites and District
- Analyze Data and Support Sites in Problem Solving Compliance Issues
- Attend IEPs involving Conflict, Complaints, and Litigation
Please click here for a current list of program specialists for each site
