Your school team will work with your teenager/young adult to assist them in making a smooth transition into adult life.  In addition, your assistance in exploring options and encouraging them to achieve their dreams is invaluable.  Here are lots of resources you and your child may find helpful.

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!

 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