Special Education
Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
Itinerant/Related Services
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office through the Division of Special Education provides support services to students throughout Kern County for specific areas of need identified for the student from birth through age 21. Local school districts provide many programs as well. Specialists are available to complete assessment and provide instruction to students who may need additional support and services to make education progress.
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Vision Services
- Orientation and Mobility Training
- Occupational Therapy
- Audiological
- Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Nursing Services
- Counseling
- Interpreter Services
- Braille Transcription
- Transportation
- Psychological Services
- Assistive Technology
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office provides program and services with attention to the involvement of parents in the assessment, planning and program development for the children. The teachers and specialists work closely with other agencies in providing programs and services for the students. Interagency agreements provide some shared services for students and families with schools and the agencies: