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PARENT INFORMATION

We are delighted to provide valuable information to parents of children with disabilities, catering to both newcomers to Special Education and seasoned individuals. Our goal is to empower and support you on your journey. Whether you are navigating Special Education for the first time or consider yourself a seasoned "veteran," our website is a comprehensive resource for you. If you happen to not find the information you're seeking, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our dedicated team is here to assist you. For direct assistance, you can reach us at (805) 437-1560.

world globe with an arrow with the word information2023-2024 Parent Information Flyer 

2022-2023 Parent Information Flyer

 
 

PARENT RESOURCES AND BOOKLETS

The Ventura County SELPA believes that information is power for families to best support their children's success in school as well as life. Following are some local as well as outside resources that we hope will be useful to you!

Book icon See the Ventura County Parent Guide to Special Education for a complete description of the IEP process.

Parent Guide to Special Education (2024)

 

 

 

ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVE DISORDER (ADHD)
90 Ways to Help Students With ADHD

ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM
A+ Guide to Modifications & Accommodations for Students in General Education Classrooms Brochure

AUTISM
Autism Spectrum Disorders Informational Brochure for Parents   Spanish

BULLYING
Bullying and the Child with Special Needs
Bullying and Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs Tip Sheet

COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Agency 101 Resource Directory 
Community Resource Directory   Spanish

DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
DHH Brochure     Spanish
DHH Programs FAQs

RECREATION

Recreational Activities/Resource Guide 

REFERRAL/PRE-REFERRAL
Are you Concerned About Your Child's Progress in School?    Spanish
RtI Parent Brochure    Spanish


Independent Educational Evaluation IEE
Independent Educational Evaluation IEE

 

REGIONAL CENTER OR SCHOOLS

Family Fact Sheet:  Sorting thorugh services to help your child....Regional Center or Schools?

THE SELPA

What Exactly is a SELPA and What Does it Do?

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL
My Child has Emotional & Behavior Challenges...How can I find help?    Spanish
Fact Sheet About Residential Care Options    Spanish

TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE
Going to College or Thinking About It?
Transitioning to High School    Spanish

INFORMATION ALERTS FOR PARENTS

Informational brochures written by our SELPA for our SELPA families

ENGLISH SPANISH
California Alternate Assessment:  What is it?  La Evaluación Alternativa de California:  ¿Qué es?
Certificate of Completion - Now What? Certificado de Terminación - ¿Ahora Qué?
Cohorts - Providing Targeted, Specialized Support and Services at School Cohortes: Brindar apoyo especializado y dirigido y servicios en la escuela
Common Core State Standards and Statewide Testing-  How will my child in Special Education participate? Estándares Estatales Comunes...¿Qué va ser diferente para mi hijo en la educación especial?
Distance Learning and Emergency Conditions Aprendizaje a distancia y condiciones de emergencia
Following up on Your Child's IEP Poner en Practica el IEP de su niño/a
How Does My Communication Style Affect My Interaction with Others? ¿Cómo Afecta mi  Estilo de Comunicación mi Interacción con los demás?
How to Request a Special Education Assessment for Your Child Cómo Solicitar una Evaluación Para Servicios de Educación Especial
How Will My Child with Special Needs Participate in Statewide Standardized Achievement Testing? ¿Cómo Va a Participar mi Niño con Necesidades Especiales en la Prueba Normalizada Estatal de Logros?
Revocation of Special Education Services Padres a Revocar el Consentimiento de los Servicios de Educación Especial Cualquier Momento
School Attendance for Special Education Student  Asistencia a la Escuela Para Estudiantes en Educacion Especial
Social Skills in the Schools Habilidades Sociales en las Escuelas
Special Education Rights at Age of Majority Derechos de Educación Especial a la Edad de Mayoría
Transition to Adult Life Transición a la Vida Adulta
Alternative Pathway to a Diploma  
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