GHS PTSA Special Needs Committee

2022 SGV Special Needs Group
Special Needs Parent Support Meetings
Sunday, May 22 (3:00 to 4:30 PM)
Sunday, July 24 (Summer BBQ)
Click HERE to view SGV Special Needs Group Flier.
West San Gabriel Valley - Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Workshop - 
IEP Meeting Skills for Families:
Communicate Effectively, Build
Relationships and Achieve Agreement

Select ONE of the dates and click below to register.
Workshop 1:
April 29, 2022 9am - 2pm Click HERE to register.
Workshop 2:
April 30, 2022 9am - 2pm Click HERE to register.

Click HERE to view SELPA flier.
San Gabriel Valley Special Needs Group​
The GHS PTSA in collaboration with parents from the other seven SGUSD schools formed a Special Needs Committee, whose goal is to provide parents, families, and caregivers of special needs students with information, resources and a network of support.

Out of that collaboration the San Gabriel Valley Special Needs Group was born. It is now its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the same goals, purpose, and
commitment to SGUSD.
What is the purpose of the Special Needs Group monthly parent support meetings?
To provide an informal setting where parents can:
  • Meet others dealing with the unique challenges of raising a special needs child
  • Share experiences, practical advice, and resources with other parents
  • Network to learn about other forms of assistance, such as doctors, specialists, tutors, programs and camps
  • Support and to mentor one another
Activities of the Special Needs Group:
  • Monthly support meetings
  • Sponsorship of yearly special needs conference with specialists as key speakers
  • Email Communication with important resources from surrounding communities
  • Gathering data about the needs of our special needs community
  • Provide scholarship to qualified senior looking to continue to further their education

Click Here for
 Community Resources

Click Here for
 Internet Resources
For more information, please contact Special Needs Committee 
Co-Chair Cheryl Shellhart at sgvspecialneedsgroup@gmail.com


626-573-2453, x2328) Committee's Administrative Liaison.
Raising a child with special needs can often be isolating. We hope to form a community where everyone feels welcome, unencumbered, and emotionally supported. The personal problems and concerns of support group members will remain private and confidential. Please contact Cheryl Shellhart with questions or comments.