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Best Special Needs Schools in Los Gatos, California (2026)

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Hillbrook School - Lower and Middle School Campus

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Los Gatos, CA

Hillbrook School is dedicated to providing an extraordinary education that recognizes and nurtures the unique potential of each student, particularly those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's core mission revolves around fostering a sense of identity and community belonging, essential for both developmental and academic success. Hillbrook cultivates an inclusive environment where every student is valued, encouraging them to express their authentic selves. The curriculum is designed to promote empathy, respect for differences, and a commitment to challenging biases and discrimination, empowering students to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. Hillbrook distinguishes itself through its low student-teacher ratio, which ensures personalized attention and support tailored to individual needs. Additionally, the school emphasizes strong partnerships with families and offers specialized facilities that enhance the learning experience. Through community events and a culture rooted in kindness, curiosity, risk-taking, and striving for excellence, Hillbrook School inspires students not only to achieve their dreams but also to engage actively in making the world a better place.

  • Middle school
  • Learning differences
  • neurodiverse learners
  • Private school
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Comparing school options in Los Gatos

Los Gatos students are served by separate elementary and high school districts, so a special education case usually moves from one district to another at ninth grade. Los Gatos Union School District covers the younger grades, and Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District serves high school. Both work with the Santa Clara North West SELPA. Confirm your district by address.

At the elementary level, Los Gatos Union directs families who hit an impasse with an IEP team to its Student Services leaders first. If the district level cannot resolve it, the SELPA office at the county level offers alternative dispute resolution. At the high school district, students may qualify in one of 13 eligibility categories. Services can include speech and language support, special education teaching, adapted PE, counseling, behavior support, and occupational therapy. Transition options include WorkAbility I and a Community Immersion Program for students who have completed high school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Los Gatos

What if I disagree with my child's IEP team in Los Gatos Union?
Los Gatos Union asks families facing challenges with an IEP team to contact its Student Services leadership first. If the issue is not resolved at the district level, the Santa Clara County SELPA office offers alternative dispute resolution. Write down your specific concerns and proposed fixes before those meetings. Our IEP prep checklist can help.
What is the Community Immersion Program at Los Gatos-Saratoga?
The high school district's Community Immersion Program serves students with disabilities who have completed high school by enrolling them in an active college setting. It prepares them for independent living, including work, leisure, and academics. Ask about it at IEP transition planning meetings during the high school years.
What services can a Los Gatos-Saratoga high school IEP include?
The district lists speech and language specialists, special education teachers, adapted physical education, nursing services, counseling, behavior support, and occupational therapy when the IEP shows a need. WorkAbility I offers pre-employment training and job placement. The district's special education contact is 408-354-2520, extension 239. The IEP team decides which services fit your student.
Which SELPA serves Los Gatos districts?
Santa Clara County has two SELPA offices. The South East SELPA serves districts such as Milpitas, Evergreen, and Morgan Hill. Districts outside that group, including Los Gatos-area districts, are served by the North West SELPA through the county office of education, which also offers alternative dispute resolution and parent resources.

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