2024 LAUSD ELECTIONS

LAUSD Candidate Fidencio Gallardo on Special Education

Would he confront the status quo and fight for the vulnerable students who depend on the District to provide the services that they need?

“Allowing parents, teachers, and other staff to have a greater say in making decisions, even [if] their say goes against District practices, will bring better results for individual students.”

– BD5 Candidate Fidencio Gallardo

Fidencio Gallardo is running for the seat currently held by the retiring Jackie Goldberg in LAUSD’s Board District 5. As part of my ongoing Candidate Forum series, Griego was asked five questions about Special Education. For the introduction to this subject along with answers from other candidates, please see the article LAUSD Candidate Forum: Special Education.

The following are the candidate’s responses, printed exactly how she provided them with the exception of some minor formatting edits:

• Question 1: If you were on the Board, would you sponsor and work for the passage of the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution? YES

I would sponsor and work for the passage of such a resolution. Of course, I would do additional research and may add some edits, but the spirit of the resolution is exactly where we need to move with Special Education.

Special Education services must be tailored to each individual student’s needs. Services look different in every school, in every classroom, with every child. We must move away from the District’s “one size fits all” approach. Allowing parents, teachers, and other staff to have a greater say in making decisions, even their say goes against District practices, will bring better results for individual students.

• Question 2: Have you signed the petition supporting the proposed “Improving Special Education Within the LAUSD” resolution? YES

I signed the petition because the District must do better to serve and support…