Our mission is to empower all members of our learning to build a culture that removes barriers to student success. Through the creation of true partnerships, we commit to increase advocacy for and within students.
PUC Schools offers a continuum of special education supports and services within the Collaborative Inclusion model. Inclusion refers to the practice of teaching students with the full range of abilities within the general education classroom by providing appropriate supports. Collaborative Inclusion engages all stakeholders in developing and providing supports to meet students’ individual needs, and in the creation of culturally responsive programs at each school site.
Click here to access our DIS Counseling Center website, which has information about DIS counseling, a listing of our counselors,
frequently asked questions, and additional resources for PUC families.
The Special Education Support Team commits to collaborate in order to create inclusive communities of life-long learners by empowering and guiding all stakeholders to ensure compliant practices that assist in overcoming barriers to student success.
Meredith McOlvin, M.Ed
Director of Inclusion & Special Education
m.mcolvin@pucschools.org
Yolanda Jauregui, Ed.D MMFT
School Psychologist
y.jauregui@pucschools.org
Jarazeth Lopez, Ed.D MMFT
School Psychologist
yj.lopez1@pucschools.org
Nora Bice, LMFT
DIS Counselor
n.bice@pucschools.org
Annelise Shafer, Ed.D, LMFT
DIS Counselor
a.shafer@pucschools.org
Carlos Lua, M.Ed
Inclusion Coach
c.lua@pucschools.org
Gabriela Casas
School Psychologist
g.casas@pucschools.org
Jarazeth Lope, Ed.D MMFT
School Psychologist
yj.lopez1@pucschools.org
Brandy Vidales, MS
School Psychologist
b.vidales@pucschools.org
Bonnie J. Mendoza, LMFT PPS
DIS Counselor
b.mendoza@pucschools.org
Lisa Welland, LMFT
DIS Counselor
l.welland@pucschools.org
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Yes. Students of all abilities are welcome and served at PUC Schools. Contact the school of your choice to inquire about applying.
PUC believes in the power of inclusion, and utilizes a Collaborative Inclusion model to meet the needs of all learners. We engage all members of the school and home community to develop and provide supports to meet each student’s individual needs.
Each school site has at least one Inclusion Specialist who can answer your questions regarding special education supports, services, and assessment possibilities. If your child does not have an IEP, it is best to speak to his/her teachers first to implement interventions first.
PUC offers an array and scaffolded supports to meet both the behavior and social emotional needs of students. For behavior concerns, you can reach out to your student’s teachers and/or Inclusion Specialist. Through tiered intervention supports, the school team will work with the family to ensure student needs are met. Each school site also has two Clinical Counseling Interns on site. Click here for more information on PUC Clinical Counseling Services. For students with IEPs, you can reach out to your school’s Inclusion Specialist. Each school site also has access to a School Psychologist and DIS Counselor, whom your Inclusion Specialist may put you in contact with for further supports or assessment.