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

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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. 

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Parent Portal IEP Signatures

In efforts to facilitate the ease of signing IEP documents, the District has now enhanced the features of the Parent Portal to allow for electronic signature of IEP Team Meeting Notifications, Assessment Plans, and Consent Pages. Please note, the paper signature option and signature via Adobe or Welligent will still be available for those who choose to use these methods. 

If you need help setting up your Parent Portal account, please call our offices for assistance.
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Jul 20

Last Day of ESY 2026

Jul 3

No School

Jun 22

Extended School Year (ESY) 2026 Begins at McBride Special Education Center

Jun 10

Shortened Day - School out at 2:32pm

Jun 9

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

Oct 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Webster Middle School 11330 Graham Pl Los Angeles, CA 90064

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W 182nd St Gardena, CA 90248

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Holmes Middle School 9351 Paso Robles Ave Northridge, CA 91325

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019
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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.