SPECIAL SERVICES

Special Services is a public school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 52 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade.

Based on the address provided, this location is the **Special Services department for Tacoma Public Schools**. This office serves as the central administrative hub for the district's programs supporting students with diverse learning needs, rather than a traditional K-12 school building.

The Special Services department is responsible for overseeing and implementing essential educational programs, including Special Education (IEP/504 services), Section 504 accommodations, and related support services for students across the Tacoma school district. Their primary mission is to ensure that students with disabilities receive equitable access to education and the individualized support necessary to succeed in their academic environments.

Families typically contact this office to navigate the evaluation process, coordinate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), or to access resources related to specialized instruction. By centralizing these services, the department provides a point of coordination for district-wide policy, compliance with state and federal special education laws, and the oversight of the various therapeutic and instructional supports provided to students throughout Tacoma’s schools.

For more information, contact Special Services at (253) 571-1224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
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SPECIAL SERVICES is a public school in Tacoma, WA with about 52 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
52
Teachers:
0
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 52 students

White
50.0%
Black or African American
30.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.8%

Female
19.2%
Male
80.8%

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.