We understand that navigating the complexities of Special Education can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming for parents. Our goal is to provide clarity, support, and guidance to help you through this journey.

This month, we are dedicating our efforts to addressing some of the most common questions and concerns that parents have when seeking assistance for their children. We hope that by sharing these with you, you may also support parents by providing them support throughout the school year.

Do I have to agree to the IEP at the meeting? No. You can take it home for review, but you should sign for participation, as that notes you attended the meeting and participated.

What if I do not agree with the goals in the IEP? At the meeting you can discuss your concerns and together with the team they can be revised.  This will allow you and the team to develop goals that everyone can agree are in the best interest of your child.

Can I request more services than what is provided? You can request an IEP meeting to discuss your request for additional services. The team will discuss the possibility of additional services or assessments based on data and their observations. It may be decided that additional services are or are not necessary.

I don't see my child making progress and he has an IEP, what do I do now? Request an IEP meeting to discuss your concerns and the areas you feel should be addressed. 

May I request a copy of my student's records? Yes, you may request your child's records. They must be provided within five business days.

Where can I get more help? You can reach out to our Parent Liaisons for support. The SELPA office is here to assist with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's IEP.

Where can I learn more about Special Education? Special Education Rights and Responsibilities by Disability Rights California is a great resource that explains special education services.

South County SELPA Resource Fair

We are thrilled to share the amazing success of our recent Resource Fair! This year's event saw an impressive turnout with 40 vendors and over 200 participants. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a resounding success. We look forward to seeing you at next year's Resource Fair! We expect to have a variety of organizations sharing resources for our families. Congratulations to the raffle winners!

Harborside Elementary Resource Fair

SELPA staff was delighted to be present at the Harborside resource fair. Families had the opportunity to learn about local resources and enjoy popsicles. Thank you for the invitation, we look forward to future collaboration.

Miracle League of San Diego

The Miracle League of San Diego provides children and adults with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league. The Miracle League of San Diego is seeking volunteers to act as buddies and assist students with disabilities in playing baseball. If you're interested in volunteering or registering a player, you can register here.

2024- 25 Art and Award Recognition Show Survey

We would like your help is selecting the 2024-25 theme. Please take some time with your students and select 3 themes. Once we have the themes, we will narrow down the options and select next year's theme. We look forward to hearing your student's input and we look forward to seeing your student's art next year.

Click here to access survey.

Parent IEP Academy

Our next five-part series of the Parent IEP Academy will begin on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. This series is a great way to learn more about the IEP process and connect with other parents If you would like to register for the Summer Parent IEP Academy, click to register English or Spanish.