K-12 Special Programs

High Desert ESD’s Special Programs Department partners with school districts, families, and communities to increase educational access for students ages birth to 21. Through Regional Inclusive Services and specialized programs, we provide specialized instruction, expertise, resources, and supports designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and significant support needs.

Contact Information

High Desert Education Service District
Special Programs
Phone: 541.693.5700
Toll Free: 1.866.910.2833
Fax: 541.638.9648

Jihan Nelson

Executive Director of Special Education

541-693-5712
Jihan.nelson@hdesd.org

 

Jan Colvin

K-12 Special Programs Office Manager

Vision Statement
Collaborating to overcome barriers to achieve educational success.

Mission Statement
Increase educational access by providing specialized instruction and supports to districts, families, and students ages birth to 21.

Former students served by the High Desert ESD K-12 Special Programs may request their records. Records will remain confidentially filed until the age of 26 for the K12 Special Programs, at which time they will be destroyed. Contact 541-693-5704 for more information, send a request by Fax to 541-693-9648 or by email at info@hdesd.org

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Learning Labs is a specially curated collection of resources and videos
to help better support our regional educators and students. Our intent
is to provide easy access to our best tools and resources whenever and wherever needed.

 

Services Provided may Include
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Consultation/Coaching
  • Direct Instruction
  • Evaluation
In Collaboration with

Provides Support to Eligible Students in 7 Counties
  • Deschutes
  • Crook
  • Harney
  • Jefferson
  • Gilliam
  • Wheeler
  • Sherman