PSD SPECIAL SERVICES
PSD Special Services is a public school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 133 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, PSD Special Services has a student/teacher ratio of about 66:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **Puyallup School District (PSD) Special Services** department serves as the central administrative hub for managing specialized educational programs and resources for students with disabilities across the district. Located in Puyallup, Washington, this department is responsible for ensuring that the district remains in compliance with federal and state regulations, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), while providing the necessary support systems to foster an inclusive learning environment for all students.
The department oversees a wide range of essential functions, including the coordination of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and specialized instruction tailored to meet the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of students. By collaborating with parents, classroom teachers, school psychologists, and therapists, PSD Special Services works to identify student needs early and provide the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and related services—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support—required to ensure every student has equitable access to the district's curriculum and the opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
For more information, contact PSD Special Services at (253) 841-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
214 W. Main
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
PSD SPECIAL SERVICES is a public school in Puyallup, WA with about 133 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Puyallup School District
- Total Students:
- 133
- Teachers:
- 2.08
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 133 students
- White
- 63.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Female
- 35.3%
- Male
- 64.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.