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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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We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.
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Calendar

Dec 16

PD/Shortened Day - School out at 2:32pm

Dec 17

Shortened Day - School out at 2:32pm

Dec 18

Shortened Day - School out at 2:32pm

Dec 19

Shortened Day - School out at 2:32pm

We Are One: Childcare and Emergency Planning for Parents in Uncertain Times

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: https://bit.ly/WeAreOneLAUSD

Dec 22

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 9

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 12

Second Semester Begins

Jan 19

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

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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.