Resources for Parents/Community

Children who have disabilities require special attention and services. Research shows that the best time to intervene is before the child is three years old. During the earliest years, the greatest progress can be made in overcoming physical and educational delays.

I believe my child needs special education services…

Informed and involved parents are essential in the success of any school program. The SELPA website is designed to give parents access to basic information about the special education processes and services. We hope this information is helpful when considering the educational needs of your child.

• Procedural Safeguards English Rev 08-07-2024
• Procedural Safeguards Spanish Rev 08-07-2024
• Community Advisory Committee – Parent Trainings

Websites of Interest

• Community Advisory Committee
• Center for Parent Information and Resource
  The CPIR website provides information on specific disabilities, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, special education and related services in school, research on effective educational practices, state-by-state resources, and information on individualized education programs, educational rights, and transition planning for adolescents with disabilities.
• Kern Regional Center
  Any person in Kern, Inyo or Mono Counties who is believed to have, or be at risk of having a developmental disability may receive an assessment. Individuals of all ages, regardless of income, who are diagnosed as having a developmental disability are eligible to receive service coordination services through Kern Regional Center.
• H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
  H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection is a family resource and empowerment center staffed by parents and family members of Kern County children with disabilities. The Family Resource Center provide families with parent-to parent-support, advocacy, training and assistance, resource coordination and information.