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State Special Schools and Services

The State Special Schools and Services provide diverse and highly specialized services and resources to individuals with special needs, their families and service/care providers.

California School for the Blind External link opens in new window or tab.
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
510-794-3800

California School for the Deaf, Fremont External link opens in new window or tab.
39350 Gallaudet Drive
Fremont, CA 94538
510-794-3666

California School for the Deaf, Riverside External link opens in new window or tab.
3044 Horace Street
Riverside, CA 92506
951-248-7700

Diagnostic Center, Northern California External link opens in new window or tab.
39100 Gallaudet Drive
Fremont, CA 94538
510-794-2500

Diagnostic Center, Central California External link opens in new window or tab.
1818 West Ashlan Avenue
Fresno, CA 93705
559-243-4047

Diagnostic Center, Southern California External link opens in new window or tab.
4339 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
323-222-8090

Visitor Information

Check-in

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees three State Special Schools and three Diagnostic Centers in remote locations. Each site requires guests to check-in at the administration building on campus where a temporary badge will be issued. The person with whom guests are scheduled to meet will escort visitors throughout the building or campus.

Parking

Each of the State Special Schools and Diagnostic Centers maintains their own parking lots adjacent to the administration building main entrances. There is no charge for visitor parking at any of these locations.

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Questions:   State Special Schools and Services Division | 916-327-3850
Last Reviewed: Monday, January 22, 2024