Upcoming

Education Supports 101: Understanding School Supports and Services in SMMUSD

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 9–10 AM PT· In person (Zoom available)

A Trusted Village Conversation with Roosevelt Elementary Parent Connect, open to families across Santa Monica.

Where: Roosevelt Elementary Auditorium, 801 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

A family-friendly overview of supports available in SMMUSD, including IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, school-based services, and how families can request support for their child. Join us in person at the Roosevelt auditorium; Zoom is available if you can't make it.

Speaker: Wassim Issa

Special Education Coordinator for Elementary Schools, SMMUSD

Topics may include:

What IEPs and 504 plans are
How to request an evaluation
How eligibility is determined
Supports and services available in school
Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI), speech, OT, counseling, behavior and para support
Parent rights, placements, and next steps