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Heber Elementary School District

Every Child Every Day

Student Services

Student Services, Extended Learning, Safety & Wellness

 

A woman with long brown hair smiles warmly, wearing a black dress and gold necklace.Lizzie Cardenas
Director of Student Services, Extended Learning, Safety & Wellness
(760) 337-6530 Ext 2401
lcardenas@hebersd.org

Student Services Staff

Jessica Espinoza
Office Assistant
(760) 337-6530 Ext 1038
jespinoza@hebersd.org

Monserrat De La Rosa
Health Aide
(760) 337-6530 Ext 1033
mterriquez@hebersd.org

WHO WE ARE

 

 

OUR MISSION 

Student Programs

  • Logo for 'IMAGINE & INSPIRE ACADEMY' featuring a tree of knowledge and stylized figures.Angie Fernandez

    ELOP Manager

    Dogwood School: (760) 337-6530 Ext 3021

    Heber School: (760) 337-6530 Ext 2606

     

    Welcome to the Heber Elementary School District’s Imagine & Inspire Academy (ELOP/ASES) Our main priority is to create a nurturing, enjoyable and safe experience for your child during our after-school care programs.

    OUR MISSION 

    At Imagine & Inspire Academy, our vision is to create a nurturing and dynamic environment where students not only excel academically but also discover their passions and potential. We are dedicated to enriching our students' learning experiences through innovative programs, holistic support, and opportunities that inspire a lifelong love of learning. By fostering curiosity, resilience, and creativity, we empower our students to achieve academic excellence and explore diverse pathways for their future success. Together, we build a community where every student can thrive and realize their dreams.

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Heber Elementary School District is honored to provide a high-quality after-school enrichment program at both HESD school sites, free of charge. Our program operates Monday - Friday from regular day dismissal until 6:00 p.m. 

    To participate in the Imagine & Inspire Academy, students need to be able to meet program requirements and expectations.

    Our program is academic, fun, safe and staffed by skilled, caring staff members. Each day, all students receive:

    • Academic enrichment
    • Daily homework time 
    • Exploratory experiences
    • Snack and Supper

     

  • A circular logo with four stylized figures in purple, blue, green, and yellow, appearing to connect and form a team.Yoli Viviana Sanchez

    Family Support Services Coordinator

    760-337-6530 ext. 2483

    ysanchez@hebersd.org

     

    Implementation Plan

    Annual Performance Report

    Sustainability Plans

    Expenditure Reports

  • FOSTER CHILD OR YOUTH

    ACCORDING TO EC 48853.5(A), A CHILD OR YOUTH WHO:

    • Has been removed from their home pursuant to WIC 309 (temporary custody);
    • Is the subject or a petition filed under WIC 300 (alleging abuse or neglect of the child) or WIC 602 (alleging the youth violated the law), whether or not the child has been removed from their home;
    • Is a dependent child of the court of an Indian tribe, consortium of tribes, or tribal organization who is the subject of a petition filed in the tribal court pursuant to the tribal court's jurisdiction in accordance with the tribe's law; or
    • Is the subject of a voluntary placement agreement.
    • A youth between the ages 18 and 21 who is enrolled in high school, is a non-minor dependent under the placement responsibility of child welfare, probation, or a tribal organization participating in an agreement pursuant to WIC 10553.1 and is participating in a transitional independent living case plan.
    • Foster Youth Education Rights

     

     

  • The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth who:

    • are doubled up: temporarily sharing housing with another family due to loss of housing or economic hardship;
    • live temporarily with an adult that is not the parent/ guardian due to loss of housing;
    • live in an abandoned building, parked car, or substandard housing unfit for human habitation;
    • live on their own without a parent/guardian (runaway or unaccompanied youth);
    • live in a motel or hotel due to loss of housing or economic hardship;
    • live in emergency or transitional shelters;
    • are migratory children that qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.

    STUDENTS' RIGHTS

    • Schools must immediately enroll homeless students even if they lack transcripts, required documents, or immunization records.
    • Homeless students can continue to attend their last school of enrollment (school of origin) or enroll in the school in the area where the family is temporarily residing.
    • If the family gains permanent housing, the student can remain at the current school and receive services for the duration of that academic year.
    • Receive transportation to the school they attended before becoming homeless, if possible.
    • Receive the same programs and services that are provided to all other children.
    • Automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch.
    • Receive information and referrals to health, mental health, dental, and other services.

    In accordance with the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act, Heber Elementary School District offers families in transition a stable educational experience for their children. To determine if your child is eligible for these services, please complete the Student Residency Questionnaire and return it to the main Office at your child’s school.

    If you have questions regarding services for homeless children and youth within Heber Elementary School District, please contact Elizabeth Cardenas, District Homeless Liaison at 760-337-6530 ext. 2401.