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Special Education Division
Hospital Program

Overview
Referral Process
Eligibility
Programs and Services
Contact Information

Overview

The Hospital Program provides many education services for students while they are confined to the hospital and under direct medical care. Special Education students will be served within the guidelines of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) .

The goal of the Hospital Program is to provide education services and support in order to meet graduation requirements.
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Referral Process
To initiate services for a student who will be hospitalized for the duration of one week or longer, contact the Home Hospital Program office or specific hospital teaching staff at Balboa Hospital or Children’s Hospital.

On a daily basis, the Hospital Program’s teaching staff checks the hospital census at Balboa Hospital and Children’s Hospital to identify students requiring education service.

Special Education students will have their IEP reviewed upon program entry; other students may be referred for special education assessment if the student’s status indicates this need.
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Eligibility
The following criteria are in place to determine eligibility for Hospital Program Services:
  • A student is placed in residence at a designated hospital due to the student’s medical condition or need for surgical intervention;
  • Students in other hospitals are served if combined hospital and home recuperative period is at least 20 school days;
  • Students in other hospitals are served by itinerant staff if estimated hospital confinement is at least 20 days;
  • Students from other districts who are in San Diego hospitals are eligible for immediate instruction from Hospital Program teaching staff at designated hospitals;
  • Criteria for extent of the hospital confinement is a function of the expected duration of the diagnosis, and a prognosis/duration of illness;
  • The physical stamina of the student is considered when determining level of service.
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Programs/Services
Credentialed teachers and paraeducators at certain designated hospital sites provide educational services and support. The program provides a classroom environment with materials and appropriate equipment at each designated site.
Hospital Program staff liaison with parents, student, and school site to ensure a successful transition to school or home once the student’s medical condition permits, and hospital discharge date has been determined.
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Contact Information

Special Education Programs Division
Home/Hospital Program
Special Education Administration Program Support Satellite, B-3
4435 Ute Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 490-8451 - Phone


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Children's Hospital and Health Center
3020 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-1700
Naval Medical Center San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Dr.
San Diego, CA 92134
(619) 532-6400
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