The West Sonoma County Consortium recently changed the bell schedule for 2025–2026 to add new early release times on Wednesdays. This is so that the staff can all work together. The program's main goals right now are to help students with special needs move to a new school and to get older students ready for jobs. Staff members are also taking part in professional development across the district that focuses on making sure that all students feel welcome and better supporting students with different needs.

Q1. What is the main goal of the West Sonoma County Consortium program?

Ans. The program teaches students with moderate to severe educational needs how to do things in life and gives them specialized instruction.

Q2. How does the West Sonoma County Consortium handle student transportation?

Ans. The consortium works with local school districts to offer door-to-door bus service for students in the special program.

Q3. Does the West Sonoma County Consortium provide vocational training for students who are older?

Ans. Students in the transition program get work experience in the community to help them learn important skills for living on their own and getting a job.

Q4. How does the West Sonoma County Consortium meet the health needs of each student?

Ans. There are specialized nurses on campus who can take care of medical needs and work with families to make sure students are healthy.

Q5. Are parents allowed to go to the consortium's Individualized Education Program meetings?

Ans. Parents are important partners in the yearly IEP process to help set student goals and figure out what support services they need.