Located in Oakland, Calif., Lazear Elementary School is an educational institution that offers a range of learning programs. The school is a part of the Oakland Unified School District, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools that serve students in kindergarten through grade 12. The Oakland Unified School District maintains human resources, financial services, complimentary learning, maintenance, business and information technology departments. The district offers advanced courses for gifted and talented students. It also provides food and transportation services, as well as occupational, physical and speech therapies for students with learning disabilities. The district offers special education programs and counseling services. It additionally provides early childhood and adult and career education programs. The Oakland Unified School District offers before- and after-school care and summer programs.