SpEd Information
MV SELPA
Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
WHAT IS A SELPA?
SELPA is an acronym for Special Education Local Plan Area.
In 1977, all school districts and county school offices were mandated to form consortiums in geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries. Each region, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services.
SELPAs are dedicated to the belief that all students can learn and that special needs students must be guaranteed equal opportunity to become contributing members of society. SELPAs facilitate high quality educational programs and services for special needs students and training for parents and educators. The SELPA collaborates with county agencies and school districts to develop and maintain healthy and enriching environments in which special needs students and families can live and succeed.
MISSION VALLEY SELPA
What is the Mission Valley SELPA?
The Mission Valley SELPA consists of three school districts: New Haven Unified, Newark and Fremont Unified School Districts. The SELPA was formed for the purpose of ensuring that quality special education programs and services are available to students living throughout the area. All three school districts coordinate to provide services to identified students who require special education programs and services. The special education directors within each of the districts meet regularly to share resources and coordinate as related to shared program goals.
Shared Programs:
Presently the three districts share:
- Infant Services Program
- Contact: Allison Warner, awarner@fusdk12.net
- Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
- Contact: Lorraine Neira, lneira@fusdk12.net
- Special Olympics
- Contact: Michele Goddard, mgoddard@fusdk12.net
- Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
- Parent Chairperson: Dyesha Gardner
- Parent Vice Chairperson: Kanaka Kannan
- Parent Secretary: Andrea Chamberlin
- Members At Large: Vacant
Who to contact:
| District | Director | Contact |
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Newark USD |
Olivia Rangel | orangel@newarkunified.org |
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New Haven USD |
Sarah Kappler |
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Fremont USD |
Fran English |
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SELPA Director |
Karen Russell |
What Is The Mission of the Mission Valley SELPA and What Are The Goals?
The Mission Valley SELPA believes that all students can learn. Our mission is to support special education students in achieving a high level of academic/functional performance according to national, state, and local standards. To assure this outcome, the SELPA will provide information, resources and support to students, parents, and school staff.
Goals:
1. All individuals receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
2. All general education resources are considered and, where appropriate, utilized on a local or regional basis to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
3. A system exists at the regional level for the identification, assessment and placement of students with disabilities.
4. A viable system for public education is functioning in the community, with broad participation and interaction involving parents and other agencies serving children and young adults.
5. An annual compliance monitoring system is implemented, and continues to assure items found to be non-compliant with the California Department of Education Quality Assurance processes, and promptly corrected in accordance with the law.
MV SELPA Calendar
MV SELPA CALENDAR
Mission Valley SELPA Calendar 2022-2023
| What | Where / Zoom Link | Who | Date & Time |
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IEP 101 - Understanding the IEP & Advocating For Your Child Unfortunately we were unable to retrieve the recording from this presentation. |
Meeting ID: 858 3094 6388 Passcode: 328420 |
Presenter: Eileen Crumm, PhD, MPA Executive Director Family Resource Navigators |
Sept. 12 6:30pm |
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Super Powers Unite - Disability Resource Festival & Opportunity to Meet First Responders (video) |
Fremont Downtown Event Center 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont |
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Sept. 25 11am - 2pm |
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CAC Movie Night This event has been postponed to a later date |
Hirsch Elementary School 41399 Chapel Way, Fremont |
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TBD |
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Getting the Right Support: Understanding the Differences Between Modifications and Accommodations (and How It Affects the Diploma) click for flyer - English (coming) click for flyer - Spanish (coming) |
Meeting ID: 857 0450 2652 Passcode: 675790
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Presenter: Megan Foster |
Nov. 14 6:00pm |
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Transitions click for flyer - English (coming) click for flyer - Spanish (coming) |
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Jan. 23 6:00pm |
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Coffee Talk with District SPED Directors: Family Feedback - Listening Session & Needs Assessment |
Zoom Link Meeting ID: Passcode: |
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Feb. 27 6:00pm |
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Eligibility, Goals & Services click for flyer - English (coming) click for flyer - Spanish (coming) |
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Mar. 20 6:00pm |
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Evidence Based Practices (EBP) to Support Students with Learning Differences click for flyer - English (coming) click for flyer - Spanish (coming) |
Zoom Link Meeting ID: Passcode: |
Courtney Caviggia Katie Baumgartel |
Apr. 17 6:00pm |
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Legislative Advocacy Day |
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State SELPA Organization |
May 3 |
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Special Education Recognition Awards (SERA) |
Zoom Link Meeting ID: Passcode: |
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May 8 4:00pm |
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Elementary Soccer Secondary Soccer Basketball Track & Field |
Mattos Elementary American HS Newark Memorial Logan High School |
Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Feb. 17 May 5 |