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Nathan Moreno
Director of Special Education
nmoreno@gusdbobcats.com
Enrollment: 1,306
English Learners: 53.8%
SWD: 16.4%
SED: 89.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 96.5%
Increase the intentional design of learning environments to address learner variability while strengthening students’ social‑emotional skills and sense of belonging.
Collaborate with district leadership to analyze overidentification trends and align resources toward prevention, early intervention, and inclusive practices.
Engage a cross‑functional leadership team to examine assessment data and identify patterns that inform equitable instructional and identification practices.
Implement training and coaching focused on quality Tier 1 instructional strategies, specifically Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Improved Educational Outcomes: Reduction in student referrals to intervention programs and the special education assessment process.
School Culture: Student Perception Survey results reflecting improved sense of belonging, safety, and emotional well-being.
Professional Learning Impact: Participant feedback surveys from SEL/UDL trainings demonstrating increased staff capacity to design inclusive, supportive learning environments.
By joining the UDL Network, we had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with others engaged in UDL implementation, sharing successes and gaining insights into overcoming barriers to ensure positive student outcomes.