Information for Families

Information for Families

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The Ventura County SELPA is dedicated to providing information and support to families of children with special needs so that they can be informed partners in the educational process of their children. There are numerous activities and resources that are provided to fulfill that mission. These include:

Resolving Conflicts
Mediation/Due Process/Complaint Investigation (Forms)

Office of Adminstrative Hearings Parent Manual (Draft)

California High School Exit Examination

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

CAC Description

CAC Meeting Schedule

CAC Bylaws

CAC Membership

IDEA Parent Guide

Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
             Information Packet for Parents

Information Alerts for Parents
             #1 Following up on Your Child's IEP
                 #2 Certificate of Completion - Now What?
                 #3 Transition to Adult Life
                 #4 Ability Awareness
                 #5 How to Request a Special Education Assessment for Your Child
                 #6  How will my child with Special Needs Participate in Statewide Standardized Achievement Testing
                 #7 Revocation of Special Education Services
                 #8 How does my communication style affect my interaction with others?
                 #9 Changes to California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Requirements for Students with Disabilities
                 #10 Special Education Rights at Age of Majority
                 #11 School Attendance for Special Education Students
                 #12 Social Skills in the Schools
                 #13 What Happened to Mental Health Services and Will My Child Continue to Get the Services He or She Needs?

Monthly "Sped-O-Gram"

May 2013

  Parent-to-Parent Supports:
          Rainbow on-going Support Groups
          United Parents - Educational Advocacy, Parent Partners, Respite Services
          California Parent Organizations

Parent Information Flyer

  Parent Rights for Special Education - Full Version
        "Searchable" by keywords. Also includes a glossary of IEP terms.
        (Abbreviated version located under "Resources & Booklets)

Resources & Booklets for Parents

Stop Bullying

Training and Information for Parents Series (TIPS)

Topics Available for Reservation

How to Reserve a TIPS Workshop

Transition to Adult Life

You Can Bring "Ability Awareness" to Your School Site