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Best Special Needs Schools in Buena Park, California (2026)

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Rossier Park School - Buena Park

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Buena Park, CAGrades 6-12 & up to 22Tuition-free; students placed by school districts

Rossier Park School is a California State-certified nonpublic, nonsectarian school serving the special education needs of students in Los Angeles and Orange counties. It contracts with area public school districts to provide services through distinct programs. The school offers a small structured and supportive environment that encourages growth and development in each of its students. The junior-high and high-school program serves students in grades 7-12 who have disabilities in their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. The goal is to assist students in their return to public school and/or the successful integration into their communities. Spectrum Center Schools have been serving special needs students since 1975, with Rossier Park operating since 1980.

  • Private special education day school
  • Emotional/behavioral support
  • developmental disabilities
  • Private school
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Buena Park School District runs special education from preschool through eighth grade and belongs to the North Orange County SELPA, the regional body that plans special education with its member districts. For a referral or assessment question, the district tells families to start with the school psychologist at their child's school or the District Office at (714) 736-4257.

Buena Park is not served by one district alone. Centralia Elementary School District, based on La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, also runs elementary schools serving Anaheim, Buena Park and La Palma, so the right contact depends on your home address. Because Buena Park School District stops at eighth grade, high school special education comes from a separate high school district. Check your address with the district office before you send an evaluation request, so it reaches the team responsible for your child.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Buena Park

Which special education region covers Buena Park School District?
Buena Park School District says its Special Education Department is part of the North Orange County SELPA. A SELPA coordinates programs across member districts so the full range of services is available. Its programs serve eligible students with mild to intensive needs from preschool to eighth grade, and every service is set through the student's IEP.
Who do I contact to start an assessment in Buena Park School District?
The district directs families to the school psychologist at their child's school or to the District Office at (714) 736-4257. Put your request in writing and keep a copy. California requires your written permission before testing begins. Our evaluation request guide shows what to include in the letter.
My child is under 3. Does the school district handle that?
Usually not. The California Department of Education points families of children from birth to age three to the Department of Developmental Services at 800-515-2229, or to their SELPA for infant programs. From age three, you call the school district's special education department. Our early intervention guide explains the handoff at age three.
Can the district place my child in a private special education school?
Only through the IEP process. California certifies nonpublic schools that can accept students placed by a local educational agency under an IEP, and the state says certification is not an endorsement of any school. The IEP team, which includes you, decides whether that kind of placement is needed. A parent cannot assign a district-funded private placement alone.

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