Learning Support La Mesa Spring Valley Schools

The LMSV Learning Support Team is dedicated to serving our students, teachers, staff and families to improve student learning outcomes. The Learning Support Team provides training and professional learning around curriculum and our district-wide instructional programs for principals, teachers, staff and parents. Additionally, the Learning Support Team provides support and oversight for state and local student testing, which includes Smarter Balanced Assessments, Physical Fitness Gram, PACE/GATE, i-Ready and more. The Learning Support Team is here to provide support at all times. Director, Learning SupportLydia Burgos(619) 668-5700 x6421lydia.burgos@lmsvschools.org Director, Learning SupportJulie Bankes(619) 668-5700 x 6370julie.bankes@lmsvschools.org

Administrative AssistantVeronica Flores(619) 668-5700 Student Data TechnicianKatrina Morton(619) 668-5700 x 6402katrina.morton@lmsvschools.org The Parent Empowerment Program (PEP), offered free through the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, is changing the way families support young children with behavioral and social-emotional challenges. Designed for families with children ages 3 to 6, PEP provides a safe, supportive, and research-based environment where caregivers learn practical strategies to help their children thrive—at home, at school, and beyond. Whether a child struggles with separation anxiety, tantrums, defiance, or aggression, PEP offers families hands-on tools and coaching to address these behaviors effectively and with compassion. What sets PEP apart is its unique focus on empowering parents—not just through workshops or one-time trainings, but through an immersive, relationship-based model that builds lasting skills and confidence.

Originally founded at Vanderbilt University in 1969, the program—known nationally as the Regional Intervention Program (RIP)—PEP has over 50 years of research demonstrating positive outcomes for children and families. The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is proud to be the only certified expansion site on the West Coast and the only site housed within a public school district. Because of its success, LMSV’s PEP team is now collaborating with other districts across California to help launch additional expansion sites. The PEP model blends several evidence-based practices, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Parent-Mediated Intervention (PMI), and Differential Reinforcement (DR). Together, these approaches create a bridge between school and home—ensuring children receive consistent, developmentally appropriate support across all settings. Unlike traditional parent workshops, PEP dives deep into the “how” of behavior change.

Families work side by side with trained staff in a structured, nurturing environment that allows for real-time coaching and practice. Parents learn the same tools teachers use in the classroom and have opportunities to try them out both during class time and in specialized Behavior Skills Training (BST) rooms equipped with one-way mirrors for... The La Mesa Spring Valley Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Established in 1983, the foundation provides a formal avenue for raising funds to directly support public education in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. In partnership with the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, the Educational Foundation supports the development and implementation of programs, projects, and learning opportunities that benefit our students and enhance the educational experience offered in... We also support the basic needs (food, transportation, glasses, etc) of students and families in crisis situations.

CHILDREN’S FUND – The Children’s Fund, administered by the Foundation, is a simple program that works. It features rapid response to filling basic needs with almost no bureaucracy and is easily accessible through school counselors. GRANTS – The Foundation’s Grant Program funds projects that help our district students. Teachers, counselors, nurses, and other district employees can apply! CASA – A resource center that provides immediate relief for district families. This volunteer center helps with food and clothing, as well as one-time emergency assistance for district families in crisis.

Located on the campus of Kempton Literacy Academy. Student Supports aims to enhance the success and achievement of all students by focusing on building safe, equitable, supportive schools. Our department works alongside stakeholders to support students and schools by focusing on teaching and reinforcing social/emotional skills, promoting health and well-being, fostering restorative practices and diversion opportunities, and responding quickly to the individual... Looking for information about Enrollment and Transfers? Click here: Enrollment & Transfers Director, Student SupportsJennifer Coronel(619) 668-5700 x6429jennifer.coronel@lmsvschools.org

Administrative Assistant IMaria Gutierrez(619) 668-5700 x6429maria.gutierrez@lmsvschools.org Click any of the topics below for more information: School attendance is necessary for our students to achieve at high levels. Education code mandates compulsory school attendance between the ages of 6 and 18. Students are considered truant when they have missed more than 30 minutes of instruction without a valid excuse three times during the course of a school year. Education Code identifies which reasons a student shall be excused from school:

All updates/corrections must be routed through the LEA CDS coordinator. You can submit updates directly to the LEA CDS Coordinator for this entity by clicking here: Request Data Update(s) Below are links to resources for LEA CDS coordinators for submitting corrections. California Department of Education 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Contact Us | FAQ | Web Policy | Directory Disclaimer ESS Department Contact Directory – CLICK HERE

District Office Fax – (619) 644-3838 – Please include a fax cover stating “Attention ESS” Welcome to the Extended Student Services (ESS) expanded learning program! We’re thrilled to have you join our community. ESS offers a safe, nurturing environment where your student can thrive through various creative, recreational, and educational activities to support their social, emotional, and physical growth. Since 1976, we’ve proudly provided outstanding services to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (LMSV) community. ESS is a pre-paid, fee-based, self-supporting program governed by the LMSV Department of ESS.

Excitingly, the State of California has recently passed legislation providing funding for afterschool and summer or intersession enrichment opportunities for students. In LMSV, access to these opportunities will be primarily provided through our ESS program. Enrollment in ESS through this state-funded program depends on the availability of funding, space in the ESS program at your school, and eligibility criteria. You may even qualify for free services—please visit our ASES Grant and ELOP page for more information. Welcome to La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools, where we have unique and dynamic programs and instructional pathways to engage and inspire all children! La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is proud to serve our students and families with caring teachers and staff members and innovative instruction.

Please look around, learn more about us, and enroll today! You can access our online school locator here. Welcome to the LMSV parent resources page. Below we have organized information about resources in our community, including local health and human service agencies, charitable organizations, and government entities that support students and their families. Click on the headings below for related information and links. Extended Student Services in LMSVCity of La Mesa – Classes & CampsYMCA Child Care Resource ServicesCalWorks Child Care Services (SD County)

Please visit our resources page for immigrant and refugee families. San Diego Hunger CoalitionPocket Guide to Community Agencies for SupportHomeless Services ResourcesFeeding San Diego Because all schools participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for student meals (i.e. all students receive free school meals), all LMSV families are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Benefit Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.Cox Communications Low-Cost InternetSpectrum Internet for Low-Income HouseholdsGetting Internet Access: Available Plans

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