Parent Handbook for Special Education
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You are a vital member of the individualized education program (IEP) team. Your intimate knowledge of your student's strengths and needs provides valuable information that aids the development and design of appropriate programs and supports for your child. As an active team participant, you give a fuller image of your student’s abilities, areas of growth, and future aspirations.
This handbook was written by special education administrators and parents/guardians as a resource to aid you in navigating the IEP process and as a reference to information that may be accessed throughout the school year. It includes an overview of our SELPA, the special education eligibility and assessment process, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting, matriculation of students from Early Start through high school to adult, alternate dispute resolution (ADR) options, and frequently requested parent/guardian resources. Use the links in the Table of Contents below to access the information you are seeking.
We hope this information helps guide you through the special education process. We are here to assist you if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Your CAC Members and SELPA Staff
Table of Contents
- Welcome to the Santa Clarita Valley SELPA
- Special Education Acronyms
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- The Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Early Start Information for Infants and Toddlers
- Matriculation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or What To Do When the IEP Team Disagrees?
- Parents' Record Keeping
- Additional Resources for Parents and Guardians
Acknowledgments
Thank you to Antelope Valley SELPA for permission to use their handbook as a template for the Santa Clarita Valley SELPA Community Advisory Committee Parent Handbook.
In addition, thank you to the CAC members on our parent handbook committee who provided their time and feedback on developing this resource: Jessica Alleman, Naomi Alcock, Jennifer Corugedo, Melissa Mejia and Normita Meza.
This handbook was created by the Santa Clarita Valley SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) as a helpful resource for parents and guardians.