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REFER YOUR CHILD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

Parents who suspect their child has a disability are advised to contact their local school district or the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Federal and state laws require public schools to provide free and appropriate education for children with disabilities that are impacting educational performance. From birth through age 21, children and young adults with disabilities may qualify for special education programs in public schools.  The first step is assessment, to determine if the student is eligible for Special Education. If eligible, a team will work with the parents to determine the appropriate services and supports to meet the student's needs.

To request assessment for your child, put your request in writing, indicating the area(s) of concern.

Be sure to sign it and date it and give it to school staff-  the principal or school psychologist is a good bet. 

The SELPA is a regional consortium that includes all public school districts  in Ventura County, the Las Virgenes Unified School District, and schools operated by the Ventura County Office of Education. If you have questions, please call the SELPA Office, at (805) 437-1560. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WHO TO CALL

heart TO REFER A CHILD PRIOR TO THEIR THIRD BIRTHDAY, CALL:

 

heart #2 TO REFER A CHILD OVER THREE YEARS OLD:

 
 
 
 
 
 

SPECIAL EDUCATION DISABILITIES

In order to qualify for Special Education, a student must have one or more of the following disabilities that is impacting educational performance:

  • Autism
  • Deafness
  • Deaf/Blindness
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Orthopedic Impairment
  • Other Health Impairment (Includes Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
  • Multiple Disability
  • Specific Learning Disability
  • Speech-Language Impariment
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Visual Impairment

 

yes See the Special Education Eligibility Guidelines for more information about each disability