The VC SELPA PSW Manual serves as guidance and information for school teams to help determine if a student is eligible for special education as a students with a specific learning disability. The information in the manual should be used in conjunction with all other special education assessment processes and data gathering to help IEP teams in determining needs and strengths of students. The manual should not be used in isolation or without consideration of individual student profiles. Professional judgement must always be used by all IEP team members when determining student needs and special education eligibility considerations. 

Ventura County SELPA PSW Model Procedural Manual (rev. 9/2019) 
                         

The latest version of the PSW manual was updated in April of 2022.

"The latest version of the PSW Manual was updated in April of 2022.  Changes involved a minor language change on the COMPARES document as well as updates regarding CHC language (Gc and narrow abilities)​​​​​​​. Also, please see the report templates as they have minor language updates as well.