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Autism Schools & Special Education in Irvine

Irvine is unusual: it has both a large, well-regarded public district and a long-established certified nonpublic school inside city limits. That combination is rare. Here is how families actually navigate between them.

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Mardan School

Certified nonpublic school

Certified nonpublic school in Irvine operating since 1962, serving K-12 Orange County students with emotional, social, behavioral or learning difficulties.

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Irvine Unified School District - Special Education FAQs

Public special education

IUSD guidance on special education referral, assessment timelines and the IEP process, including the 15-day assessment plan requirement.

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Irvine Unified School District - Special Education Policy

Public special education

District board policy on providing appropriate educational programs and related services for individuals with exceptional needs.

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