Programs

Gifted and Talented Education Program

The G.A.T.E. Program is available to identified students grades 4-6 with exceptional learning abilities. The program consists of small clusters of identified students within the general education classrooms with a teacher who has been trained in meeting the needs of the gifted student. Appropriately differentiated instruction including depth, complexity, acceleration, and novelty is taught within the core curriculum. You may obtain further information by calling the district office at (949) 936-5000, or visiting the Gifted and Talented Education page of the IUSD web at https://iusd.org/department/gifted-and-advanced-learners

Psychological Services

Our part-time school psychologist provides assistance for the behavioral, social/emotional, and cognitive problems of students. Diagnosis of student needs, counseling/guidance for students and parents, testing, site supervision of guidance groups and intern, and consultation with staff are available services.

Special Education

Special education ensures that the unique needs of students with an IEP are met through additional services, supports, programs, specialized placements, or environments. Special education services are provided to eligible students at no cost to families. The core purpose of special education is to provide specialized academic instruction and intervention, as well as to give students with an IEP access to the same educational programs and/or activities that are available to their nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible. Special Education provides a full continuum of program options to meet the educational and service needs of individuals with exceptional needs in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Alternative Program for Academically Accelerated Students (Grades 4-6) (APAAS)

Eastshore Elementary  provides district-sponsored alternative gifted classes for children who are either identified as gifted or are high achieving academically. These classes place heavy emphasis on critical thinking and structure of the intellect while still giving priority emphasis to a thorough understanding and acceleration in basic skills. Placement is determined by the district’s coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education. For further information, you may call the district office at (949) 936-5000 or visit the Gifted and Talented Education page of the IUSD web at www.iusd.org/parent_resources/gate

IUSD offers students in 4th through 6th grades an Alternative Program for Academically Advanced Students commonly referred to as APAAS. This program is designed to meet the needs of a unique population of highly intellectual learners. To be considered for APAAS participation, families must submit an application for their student. 

CDC Child Care Dolphin Club

(949) 651-0152
Click here to be directed to Dolphin Club Daycare

other services & special programs

• Art: PK-6 Art Specialist
• Instrumental Music/Performing Arts: 4-6
• Music: PK—3rd grade
• Chorus: 4 -6
• P.E.
• Library/Media Center: PK-6
• Health Education: PK-6
• Science Specialist: instruction to grades 4-6
• D.A.R.E. Program: This special drug awareness program, sponsored by the Irvine Police. Sixth grade has a special 12-week program.