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Parent Resources
Parent Resources
SELPA is a leading provider of inclusive ,high- quality education for parents/caregivers, students, educators and community members. The SELPA team has delivered education on critical issues such as mental health, behavior regulation, substance use, digital media, and more- that impact the health and well-bing of our students. The Parent Learning Series is an opportunity for individuals to participate virtually to discover strategies and methods to support children and teens.
The Pathways to Partnership consortium envisions a statewide educational community with the necessary skill sets to prevent, reduce, and resolve conflicts building trust and mutual understanding between families and educational agencies.
The program is based on three overarching pillars of support:
- Family and Community Support and Conflict Prevention
- Voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Facilitated Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information
The U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department for all. Whether you are a student, parent, educator, service provider, or grantee, this website will provide information about children with disabilities and their families and allow you to explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Autism Partnership was formed to meet the need for comprehensive services for families with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism. Based upon the founders’ extensive and unique experiences of providing behavioral treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, they have developed the Autism Partnership Method, a progressive approach to implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment.
Answers to frequently asked questions around school based occupational and physical therapy services
Accommodations & Modifications
In special education, "services" and "supports" are terms that help students with learning and thinking differences, but they mean different things. Services are specific help in areas like speech or motor skills, often called related or direct services. They provide extra help needed to benefit from education. Supports are changes to how and what students learn to help them succeed, like extra time for tests or using assistive technology. Both can be part of IEPs, 504 plans, and RTI, but they focus on different aspects of helping students.
Your child can get accommodations in class without having an IEP or 504 plan. Teachers can sometimes provide informal supports on their own. These accommodations change how a student learns the material, not what they learn. You can talk to your child's teacher about what support might help your child succeed in the classroom.
Check out the following links for more information:
Accommodations v. Modifications link
Family Empowerment Centers
- General Information: Overview, history of the FEC grant expansion, and funding information
- Spotlight on the FECs: Learn about the incredible work being done by each FEC across California
- Easy Access to Find an FEC: Discover how to connect with the FEC serving a specific region with an easy-to-use look up tool
- Family Support: General parent support and getting started with highlighted references
- Questions/Comments: Opportunity to share comments and questions related to FECs
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR is an informal method of settling disagreements that may arise during the IEP process. ADR uses specific options in this process to open communication, promote understanding, and reach agreements that support and strengthen..
Early Start is Ending, Now What?
Special Education Terms and Acronyms