Our office works to support the continuity of education for three specific populations in transition: military families, students in foster care, and students and their families experiencing homelessness.
The office serves more than 17,000 students each year, accounting for more than 10 percent of the total population of our entire district. A goal of this office is to ensure students receive a quality education during these transitional times.
Children and Youth in Transition Fact Sheet
| Students Experiencing Homelessness | Military Families | Students in Foster Care |
Of the estimated 8,500 people experiencing homelessness each day in San Diego, at least 25 percent are children. Our district serves an estimated 5,000 students experiencing homelessness each year, grades preschool to high school. We offer services that include resources to assist students and families in navigating the educational system so they continue to receive a quality education during this transitional time | San Diego is home to the Navy's largest homeport. We offer services specifically tailored to aid students of families in the military. Over 9,600 students officially register as coming from military families.While students from military families may choose to attend any school, our district operates nine schools on or near military installations that many parents choose for both convenience and special programs. | Approximately 2,000 of our students per year are in foster care and under the protection of the courts of the state of California. Our office works with community agencies (i.e., group homes, foster families, social services, post high school programs), as well as, schools to coordinate support efforts |
| District Contacts | District Contacts | District Contacts |
Susan Kellett Heather Jahn Lucy del Valle Rebecca Benner | Bridget de la Garza Operation Student Achievement Grant Coordinator (619) 725-8165 bdelagarza@sandi.net Kimberly Shapazian Operation Student Success Grant Coordinator (619) 725-8168 kshapazian@sandi.net J.D. Dyas Operation Student Achievement Academic Interventions & Tech. Coach (619) 725-8170 Rebecca Benner Program Manager District Liaison | Susan Kellett Heather Jahn Lucy del Valle Secretary II (619) 725-7326 ldelvalle@sandi.net Rebecca Benner |
