The Folsom Cordova Unified School District SELPA, in partnership with the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Department, warmly invites you to our districtwide Art Show on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Boardroom of the Educational Services Center, 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (Flyers in English and Spanish).

The event will showcase the exceptional artwork of over 360 students from 35 classes, celebrating creativity and student voice across our district. This evening also reflects our district’s commitment to uplifting social‑emotional learning through the arts and honoring the diverse ways students express themselves.

Adding to the celebration, students from Vista del Lago High School will provide musical entertainment, and refreshments will be served.

We hope you can join us for this special evening honoring creativity, community, and every student’s unique voice.

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We are excited to share that nominations are now open for the Excellence in Special Education Awards, hosted by the Folsom Cordova Unified School District Community Advisory Committee (CAC). This annual event celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, inclusion, and support for students receiving special education services across our district.

We invite you to nominate a staff member, student, parent/caregiver, or community partner who has made a meaningful impact. Nominations may be submitted using the following link: Excellence in Special Education Award Nomination Form

Nomination forms are due by Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 

All nominees will be recognized at the Excellence in Special Education Awards Ceremony on April 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Center at Folsom High School. Top award recipients will receive special recognition during the event.

For more details about the award categories, criteria, and event information, please refer to the Nomination Guide.

Thank you for helping us honor the individuals who make a difference every day in the lives of our students.

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Welcome to Special Education!

Vision Statement: An inclusive community is one where all thrive through access to an intentionally welcoming environment where diversity and learning differences are valued.

Mission Statement: FCUSD is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction.

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Folsom Cordova Unified School District is a single-district Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). As such, we develop and implement our own local plan and are responsible for creating policies, procedures, and programs that reflect the needs of our students.

We serve over 3,200 students, ranging from infancy through age 22, in a variety of programs designed to meet their unique needs. These students receive specialized academic instruction and related services, tailored to support their educational goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special education is not a place or a label, but a service designed to provide the support and resources necessary for students to succeed in their learning environment. Importantly, all students, whether with disabilities or not, are first and foremost general education students, and special education services are provided to ensure they have equal opportunities to succeed alongside their peers.

Our dedicated team includes over 700 special education teachers, specialists, paraeducators, classified staff, and related service providers. Special education programs and services are available at all 36 schools within the District.

To ensure effective support for all students, our staff receive training in special education practices. Additionally, the District employs eight program specialists, three program coordinators, and two special education directors to coordinate and oversee the programs and services.