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Volume 38

June 2025

South County SELPA Insights is a monthly newsletter full of information and resources brought to you by the South County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) team. As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end take some time to reflect on the impact you had on the students you supported throughout the year. Keep reading to find resources and see how the SELPA can assist you and the families you work with. 

End-of-Year Reflection

As the school year concludes, take time to reflect on your impact, challenges, and how you supported your students’ growth — both academically and emotionally. Your work matters deeply, and this reflection is a chance to recognize your strengths and identify areas for continued development.


Student-Centered Reflection

  • Which students made the most progress this year? What strategies or supports helped them succeed?
  • Which students faced ongoing challenges? What barriers may have limited their progress?
  • Were IEP goals realistic and well-matched to students’ current levels? Were they consistently implemented?


Communication & Collaboration

  • How strong were my relationships with families? What methods of communication were most effective?
  • How did I involve students in their IEPs or learning goals? Did I help foster their self-advocacy skills?
  • What partnerships with colleagues or specialists made a difference?


Looking Forward

  • What goals do I have for my students, my team, and myself next year?
  • How can I enhance equity, access, and inclusion in my classroom?
  • What supports or resources do I need to continue doing this important work?


SELPA Highlights

South County SELPA Special Education Resource Fair


We’re excited to welcome over 30 organizations offering valuable resources, information, and support for families. This is a wonderful chance to connect with community partners, learn about available services, and discover tools to help support students with special needs.


When: Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: South County Regional Education Center, National City Blvd.

Greg Rogers Special Olympics Day


Greg Rogers Elementary’s annual Special Olympics is a standout event that brings students and staff together every year for games, school spirit, and plenty of fun. Check out the excitement and sportsmanship seen all across the school.

Miracle League – Fall Registration Now Open


Fall registration will be open until July 31. The Fall 2025 season will run from Sept. 6 to Nov. 16. Please follow the links below to register now.


Bell Middle School


Engel Family Field


Competitive Division at Engel Family Field


Any questions or issues, please contact Coordinator Stefanie Waszut, stefaniew.mlsd@gmail.com. To watch some highlights please visit Miracle League San Diego.

Parent Individualized Education Program (IEP) Academy


Please share with new and current families.


We’re excited to announce the return of the Parent IEP Academy, starting this August! Now in its fourth year, we’re launching a revamped version of the Academy with updated resources, and new ways to support you. Summer Academy begins Aug. 5 and will be virtual. To register for summer or fall click on Registration.


Let’s work together to build stronger partnerships for student success.

Roundup Resolution Corner


Always bring the conversation back to the student’s needs, progress, and well-being. This helps keep everyone focused on a shared goal.


Even if an issue isn’t resolved immediately, leave space for future dialogue. “Let’s revisit this after reviewing new data” keeps communication going.

Communication Tips


Approach conversations with collaboration in mind, not confrontation.


Misunderstandings often fuel conflict. Ask clarifying questions and repeat back what you heard to confirm understanding.

Upcoming Parent Events — Please Share

July 26 — Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) Community Expo

CVESD's Community Expo is back to showcase their programs, provide resources to families, and connect with the community. Event will be held at the Chula Vista Elementary School District located at 84 East J Street, Chula Vista CA 91910 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.


July 26 — South Bay Union School District (SBUSD) Community Kick-Off Event

Start the 2025-26 school year by finding information on local resources. SBUSD families will enjoy learning from school staff and over 20 community agency partners about resources and supports available in our school community. The event will be at Mendoza Elementary School located at 2020 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Aug. 5 to Sept. 2 — Summer Parent IEP Academy

Meeting will be virtual on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Registration


Aug. 7 — South County SELPA Special Education Resource Fair

Resource fair will be at the South County Regional Education Center located at 800 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 from 10 a.m. to noon.


Aug. 19 — CAC Meeting

Meeting will be at the South County Regional Education Center located at 800 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information visit CAC website.

Educator Events

July 29 and 30 — Trainer of Trainers Series

Training will be virtual from 1 to 3 p.m.

Grounded in IDEA and aligned with California Education Code, this training builds both the technical and relational skills needed to serve as an effective administrative designee.

Audience: This is specifically designed for those responsible for training administrative designees, although all those serving as LEA administrative designees are welcome to attend.


On-Demand Trainings



Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What Every Paraeducator Should Know

An overview of ASD and practical information paraeducators can use for effective teaching. Strategies and behavior supports to include visual pacing and closure systems, schedules, prompting hierarchies, and reinforcement principles will be discussed.

Audience: Paraeducators working with students with ASD.


A Guide for Paraeducators: Developmentally Appropriate Supports for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors

Understand the role of development when designing supports for students. Describe and select strategies that match the student’s developmental level, which may be used to increase positive engagement and learning and prevent and intervene with challenging behavior.

Audience: Paraeducators


Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBIs) for Educators

This unique hands-on, interactive training provides educators and clinicians with the key CBIs to help develop an effective program that — in tandem with your students’ mental health professionals — can provide support for the improvement of behavioral outcomes and positive participation in school.

Audience: Special education teachers, school psychologists, administrators, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, clinical psychologists, ERMHS staff or school counselors specifically designated to work with special needs students, behaviorists, and others who actively work with youth who have mental health concerns.


Still Not Producing: Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties

The purpose of this training is to present an overview of the professional field’s current 

thinking about the role and complexity of executive function, the process of measuring executive function, and practical supports and take-home strategies to help build 

executive function.

Audience: School psychologists and anyone with knowledge of psychological tests and psychometrics. Participants should have a basic understanding of executive function.


Maximizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Opportunities Within Daily Routines

This training will review why routines and understanding development matter, how to turn routines into learning opportunities, ways to create communication opportunities and support our students within their routines, and ideas on how to differentiate activities for a range of abilities.

Audience: Speech-language pathologists, teachers, paraeducators, and parents. 


Dynamic Duo! Terrific Trio! Effectively Teaming with Paraeducators to Support Students

This webinar is designed for teachers and paraeducators to complete together, allowing the team to discuss and explore their individual roles, develop clear understanding of responsibilities, and begin to develop frameworks for effective teacher/paraeducator/student relationships. 

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, paraeducators, behavior specialists, speech-language pathologists, service providers, and administrators.

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If you have any questions or comments on the SELPA Insights newsletter, please contact our team at scselpaadr@sdcoe.net.


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