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1. WHEN TO CONTACT A SELPA REPRESENTATIVE

 
In California, every local education agency (LEA) is required to belong to a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPAs). The SELPAs are a consortium of LEAs responsible for the development of special education policies and procedures, the distribution of federal and state special education funds, and providing a range of professional development opportunities pertaining to special education. Individuals at an LEA/district may contact a SELPA representative about a student-related issue when:
 
  • Conducting a manifestation determination.
  • Considering a non-public school (NPS), day treatment, or residential facility.
  • Support is needed to come to a resolution on any component of the IEP.
  • Requested by an IEP team member (parent or LEA/district).
  • The LEA/district or parent requests a facilitated IEP meeting.
  • There has been a request for records from the parents and/or an attorney.
  • There is an attorney or advocate involved with the case.
  • The parent has filed a request for a due process hearing or mediation only.
  • The parent has filed a California Department of Education (CDE) or Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaint.
  • The parent would benefit from or requests outside guidance in understanding legal elements and/or processes around special education.
  • Support is required following an IEE request.
  • Any time more information is needed and/or provide additional consultation on policy and procedures for special education.
 

2. PRE-REFERRAL PROCESS

3. CHILD FIND BASICS

4. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT REFERRAL PROCESS

5. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS

6. PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE

7. GENERAL TIMELINES

8. ASSESSMENT PLANS

9. ASSESSMENT, TEST SELECTION AND REPORTS

10. IEP MEETING

11. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

12. TRANSITION PLANNING AND STUDENT-LED TRANSITION MEETINGS

13. INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PLANS AND NURSING SERVICES

14. PLAN REVIEW AND ELIGIBILITY EVALUATION

15. CURRICULUM ADAPTATIONS

16. GRADING

17. PROMOTION AND RETENTION

18. PARENT PARTICIPATION

19. CONSERVATORSHIP

20. SURROGATE PARENT PROCEDURES

21. SURROGATE PARENT FLOWCHART

22. AGE OUT TIMELINES

23. PARENTAL CONSENT AND REVOCATION OF CONSENT

24. AGE OF MAJORITY

25. INTERIM PLACEMENT

26. INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOME-HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION, AND HOME INSTRUCTION

27. SCHOOL-SPONSORED NON-ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS

28. SERVING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN VIRTUAL & HYBRID LEARNING PROGRAMS

29. EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

30. GRADUATION OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES- CHARTER

31. SPECIAL EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION

32. STATE SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND SERVICES

33. FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT

34. BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN

35. SHORTENED DAY GUIDELINES

36. BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS

37. SUSPENSION, EXPULSION AND MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION REVIEWS

38. MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION FLOW CHART

39. CONTRACTING WITH NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NONPUBLIC AGENCIES

40. UNILATERAL PLACEMENTS

41. STUDENT EDUCATION RECORD

42. INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS

43. LOCAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

44. CDE COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

45. DUE PROCESS AND MEDIATION