Welcome!

The Carlsbad Unified School District’s Special Education Department, part of the division of Instructional Services, is dedicated to viewing every student as an individual first, knowing each one has unique strengths to contribute to both the school and their community. We offer innovative programs that foster independence, academics, communication, and social/emotional skills. Inclusion is a priority in our district, which allows students to learn and socialize with their general education peers to the fullest extent possible.

Office Information

Phone: (760) 331-5019

Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

District Office Special Education Staff Contacts

Timothy Evanson, Executive Director of Pupil Services
Phone: (760) 331-5016 - tevanson@carlsbadusd.net

Brent Nielsen, Coordinator of Special Education
Phone: (760) 331-5015 - bnielsen@carlsbadusd.net

Michael Doria, Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5018 - michael.doria@carlsbadusd.net

Kathy Nichols, Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5073 - knichols@carlsbadusd.net

Julie Spanier, Program Specialist
Phone: (760) 331-5043 - jspanier1@carlsbadusd.net

Diana Salazar-Garcia - Early Childhood Education Specialist/TOSA
Phone: (760) 331-5067 - diana.salazar-garcia@carlsbadusd.net

Zaira Lobato, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5019 - zaira.lobato@carlsbadusd.net

Melissa Shaheen, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5075 - melissa.shaheen@carlsbadusd.net

Diane Wheeler, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (760) 331-5074 - diane.wheeler@carlsbadusd.net

Records Request – studentrecords@carlsbadusd.net