The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) provides educational services for students ages 3-22 through the following regional programs:

• Beth Ramacher Educational Complex in Fresno
• Monte Vista Program in Reedley
• Sutherland Center in Kerman

All three of these programs operated by FCSS include a main school site as well as satellite classes located on various general education school campuses. As students reach adulthood, the FCSS Adult Transition Program is available. Major emphasis of the program for students with extensive support needs is to teach students in the areas of pre-academics, functional academics, vocational, self-help, social and recreation/leisure.

Our services include a community-based program designed to teach those skills necessary for each student to actively participate in home and community settings. Each student has an individualized educational program (IEP) developed collaboratively with staff, family, and involved agencies. All of our programs incorporate the use of the SEACO Alternate Curriculum Guide. This guide aligns the prior life-skills areas and domains to the general education core areas and CAPA Blueprints. 

We are devoted to offering a positive, challenging and functional education to all of our students in the least restrictive environment. At the heart of our educational philosophy are encouragement, compassion, and respect, which enable each student to become as independent as possible.

Contact Chris Borges, Special Education Executive Director, at 559-265-3051 or cborges@fcoe.org.