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Special Education Center at Mark Twain 11802 Loara Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 663-6050 Email: marktwain@ggusd.us SEARCH HOME Our School Attendance Boundaries Bell Schedule Mission Statement Principal’s Message School Report Card Staff Directory Parents Additional Parent Resources Parent Portal Parent Resources Parent Student Handbook Students Educational Links Students Portal Teachers Website Staff Staff Links Lunch Menu Parent Portal Parent Resources Student Handbook School News Principal’s Message Our School Warrior Tuesdays Students and Staff, be sure to show your Mark Twain spirit by wearing Navy Blue and White every Tuesday! Open House Open House - May 2, 2024 - 10:00AM Strawberry Festival 2024 Strawberry Festival 2024 Memorial Day Observed Memorial Day Observed - May 27, 2024 - No School Graduation 2024 Graduation/Promotion/Awards Ceremony - May 29, 2024 - 10:00AM Summer Break 2024 Summer Break - Starts May 29, 2024 View More News Principal’s Message Dear Mark Twain Families, My name is Joell Sparks and I am honored to introduce myself as the new Principal of Mark Twain School. I also have the privilege of introducing the Assistant Principal, Jennifer Epp, to the team. I welcome you and your child(ren) as we begin the 2023-2024 school year. At Mark Twain School, we are committed to providing a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all students. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of each student as we strive to increase student engagement and achievement. Growth in the area of communication, education, social skills and overall independence for our students is critical and supported in the classroom, on campus and in the community. Throughout this year, we will have several opportunities to collaborate and work as a team to support the individual needs of your child(ren). We encourage you to attend the events as we continue to focus on the growth and development of your child(ren) and build an ongoing collaborative relationship. The Mark Twain School community makes a positive difference in the lives of students. We look forward to working with each family to build a strong educational relationship supporting the success of each student. Thank you for your support in your child’s education. If you have questions at any point throughout the year, please email me ( jsparks@ggusd.us ) or call the office (714-663-6050). On behalf of the staff at Mark Twain School, we wish you and your family a wonderful year. Sincerely, Joell Sparks Our School Mark Twain provides specialized academic instruction for students aged preschool through adulthood. Our instructional program focuses on building the functional skills of our students in the following areas: Academics Communication, Social skills Daily living skills Vocational skills Recreation and leisure Physical education Humanities- art and music Our instructional program also incorporates community-based instruction, where students increase their opportunities to further develop their social skills and other specific skills critical to the individual’s ability to function independently in the community. With support from staff, families, and the community, Mark Twain works tirelessly to ensure an empowering, safe, and enriching educational environment for our students. Quick Links COVID-19 Prevention Program COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist District Calendar District News District Website New Student Enrollment Principal’s Message Aeries EIS SEIS peachjar | e-flyers Upcoming Events View Full Calendar Photo Gallery ©2024 Garden Grove Unified School District. All Rights Reserved. | Non-Discrimination...