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YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH

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Some students with disabilities, due to psychological or mental health issues, display serious social/emotional issues that require extra supports in order to access their educational program.  These students may be in special education classes for all or part of the day, and receive other special education services as well.

The Ventura County SELPA has a well articulated continuum of options available for students with social/emotional needs.  It is the goal of the SELPA to provide services to address these needs as early as possible in the least intrusive way.  We believe if students have the appropriate supports provided when they are needed, we can avoid deeper problems requiring more intrusive interventions later on.  It is always the goal to keep all of our students in their home community, living with their families, if at all possible.

My child has social/emotional and behavioral challenges - How can I find help? 

enlightenedSee the menu at left for descriptions of the various types of social/emotional services

 

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

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