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Thanksgiving break is from November 24 to 28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Coffee with the Principal is on Monday, December 8th via Zoom. Click on the image to join.
Winter Academy from January 5-9, 2026

Visit lausd.org/winteracademy for more information.

Academia de invierno de enero 5 a 9 de 2026

Visite lausd.org/winteracademy para más información.

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James J. McBride Special Education Center is a Special Education school for students in 6th grade to 12th grade. 

2025-2026 School Experience Survey coming soon.

Coming soon! You can take the survey starting on February 2, 2026.

2025-2026 Encuesta de experiencia escolar se apróxima.

¡Se apróxima! Puede tomar la encuesta empezando el 2 de febrero de 2026. 

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About Us

Welcome to McBride Special Education Center. Our school is honored to serve Special education students in grades 6 to 12 with intensive support needs. Thank you for your support and collaboration in helping our students to reach their potential. 

News & Announcements

Food Assistance

For a list of school, weekend, and holiday distribution sites, visit lausd.org/foodhelp.
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Nov 24

THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Nov 25

THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Nov 26

THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Nov 27

THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Nov 28

THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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Our Mission

James J. McBride Special Education Center is an innovative public school and professional teaching and learning community, which educates our students by providing a dynamic, cohesive curriculum leading towards each student's achievement of his/her highest potential.