The Office of Student Services provides resources to students, parents, staff, and the community across a wide range of services intended to address matters of overall well-being. The Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Services plans, organizes, administers and provides leadership for these District programs.

The Office of Student Services is responsible for the operative coordination, delivery, evaluation, and refinement of student services throughout the district. The office also ensures that all programs are in alignment with the outcomes for student success as identified in the district’s strategic plan. Specific programming within Student Services includes, but is not limited to:

  • Student behavior
  • Child Welfare & Attendance
  • Inter/Intra District Transfers
  • Student Attendance Review Board (SARB)
  • Health Services
  • Safe Schools
  • Psychological & Social Work Services
  • Section 504 Services
  • McKinney Vento & Foster Youth
  • Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS)
  • Mental Health Services
  • Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention
  • Community Outreach
  • Restorative Practice
  • California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS)
  • Resilient Mindful Learner Project



Contact Information

Valerie Shedd
Assistant Superintendent
Office of Special Education/Student Services
714-663-6233
vshedd@ggusd.us

Steve Yoon
Director
Office of Student Services
714-663-6391
syoon@ggusd.us

Tricia Chinn
Director
Office of Student Services
714-663-6391
tchinn@ggusd.us

Nancy Tran
Secretary
Office of Student Services
714-663-6391
ntran6@ggusd.us

Jeff Layland
Coordinator
Office of Student Services
714-663-6391
jlayland@ggusd.us