Welcome to GALS’ Resource Services!
GALS LA is a fully inclusive school featuring general education curriculum in a general education setting for all students. Students with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) are placed in classes according to the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) page on their most recent IEP.
Director of Special Education Contact Information:
Ms. LaTrice Joyce oversees the students with an IEP at GALS LA. Please contact her if you have any questions about IEPs, 504s, or related services. GALS LA is part of the LAUSD SELPA Option 3: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/16729
LaTrice Joyce, ljoyce@galsla.org, 818-389-1184
Resource Services Information & Brochures
Click on the link above to access IE and You (English and Spanish), the ITP and you (English and Spanish), as well as other resources and brochures.
How are Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Services provided?
GALS LA uses a collaborative model where RSP services are delivered within the general education class. The General Education Teacher and RSP Teacher co-plan and co-teach together. Resource services are provided through co-teaching, study skills classes, and push-in teaching models. At times, this may also include Paraprofessional support in various classes throughout the day and/or individual support outside the classroom (before school/after school). This means that we do not focus on pulling students out of classes for resource services but rather provide services in the classroom in an inclusive setting. Ancillary services vary depending on the unique and individual needs of each student as determined by their IEP team.
IEP Parent Resources
Understood.org is an organization that since 2014 has served millions of families of kids who learn and think differently. Understood has an informative YouTube channel with playlists on various topics related to individuals with learning and thinking differences. The IEP & 504 Plans playlist is a great playlist for families.
LAUSD Resources:
Parent Workshops in Local District Northeast and Northwest
Parent Workshop Descriptions and Parent Workshop Brochures can be found there too.
LAUSD established CRU to join the Division of Special Education to respond to concerns of parents of students with disabilities.
CRU English Brochure CRU Spanish Brochure
LAUSD School and Family Support (SFSS)
“This call center works collaboratively with families, students, colleagues, and other partners in education to promote each student’s success...by providing guidance regarding Special Education.”