Dear ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Parent/Guardian/Adult Student,

I write on behalf of the Da Vinci Schools : LA County –RISE (“District regarding the closure of your student’s school beginning March 16, 2020, and estimated to last through April 5, 2020.

The District has determined that it is necessary to close its school(s) to prevent/contain the spread of COVID-19, in consultation with the California Department of Education (“CDE”) and Department of Public Health (“DPH”).

During the pendency of the school closure, Da Vinci will be unable to provide your child with the special education and related services identified in their IEP.  Your child’s case carrier will contact you once the schools have resumed classes, whether those are provided in person or through some form of distant learning, to provide you with a plan implement your child’s IEP through a different delivery model during the school closure.

In making its determination, the District reviewed and considered the following:

  • Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control,
  • Recommendations from the CDE,
  • Recommendations from the DPH , and
  • All other relevant information available to the District,

Finally, please be advised that as parents of a child with a disability, you have protection under the federal parental rights and procedural safeguards set forth in 34 C.F.R. Part 300.  Enclosed you will find a copy of those parental rights and procedural safeguards.  The sources which you may contact to obtain assistance in understanding the provisions of the enclosed procedural safeguards are:

Los Angeles County Charter Special Education Local Plan Area
9300 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242

and

California Department of Education
P.O. Box 944272
Sacramento, CA 94244-2720

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me via email at drmring@davincischools. I can also be reached at the central office at : 310-725-5800 ext. 1354.

Sincerely,

 

Dr. Mary P. Ring

Chief, Student Services Officer

Copies of this Prior Written Notice  and of the Parent & Procedural Rights can be found at the site LINKED HERE; English and Spanish copies are available.