Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area
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Early Start Program (0-3 years old) Early Start is a program mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide early intervention services to infants 0-3 with developmental disabilities or at risk for developmental disabilities. In California, the law has been put into place under the California Early Intervention Services Act. Preschool Programs (3-5 years old) The SELPA assures that 3-4-5 year olds with disabilities not yet in kindergarten have access to Special Education services, as per EC 56440. At this age, children qualify for services under the same categories as for K-12. Click here for a copy of Special Education Eligibility Guidelines. Eligibility is established via assessment conducted by the school district team, which may include several professionals. The decision about whether or not a child is eligible for special education services is made by the IEP team, including parents, based on the assessment results.
Preschool Programs (3-5 years old)
The SELPA assures that 3-4-5 year olds with disabilities not yet in kindergarten have access to Special Education services, as per EC 56440. At this age, children qualify for services under the same categories as for K-12. Click here for a copy of Special Education Eligibility Guidelines. Eligibility is established via assessment conducted by the school district team, which may include several professionals. The decision about whether or not a child is eligible for special education services is made by the IEP team, including parents, based on the assessment results.
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