Special Education Programs

To get started in one of these programs, see your high school counselor or the PCC contact person listed below.

Student must live in Tigard/Tualatin school district. Program emphasizing independent living skills.

Academic Admission Standards: None; special education placement
Requires enrollment in high school?: No
Referral or Permission Required: None; special needs students only
Regular PCC classes or special program classes?: Both, mostly specific program
Other Restrictions: Must reside in Tigard-Tualatin School District and be between the ages of 16 and 20. School district IEP reporting.
Enrollment limit:: None
Financial obligation:: School district pays, except for some incidental fees
Contact: Jane Harris: 503-431-4131

Program emphasizing independent living skills.

Academic Admission Standards: None; special education placement
Requires enrollment in high school?: No
Referral or Permission Required: High school special education case manager
Regular PCC classes or special program classes?: Specific program
Other Restrictions: Must reside in Hillsboro School District, be included in school district IEP reporting and be between the ages of 16 and 20
Enrollment limit:: None
Financial obligation:: School district pays, except for some incidental fees
Contact: David Reiter: 503-319-4415

Program emphasizing training in the food service industry: read more on the Culinary Assistant program website.

Academic Admission Standards: No, but included in school district IEP reporting
Requires enrollment in high school?: No, but must be age 18 or older
Referral or Permission Required: None; special needs students only
Regular PCC classes or special program classes?: Both, mostly specific program
Enrollment limit:: Yes
Financial obligation:: Who pays varies among Vocational Rehabilitation Department, school district and student responsibility
PCC Contact: Lee Fan: 971-722-4305