In 1977, all California school districts formed 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, called Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services.
The SELPA coordinates with member school districts to provide a continuum of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, from birth through 22 years of age. The SELPA is also available as a resource to the community on topics such as:
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Each public school system is responsible for ensuring that each child with disabilities is served appropriately, at no expense to the parent.
In 1977, all California school districts formed 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, called Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services.
The SELPA coordinates with member school districts to provide a continuum of programs and services for individuals with disabilities, from birth through 22 years of age. The SELPA is also available as a resource to the community on topics such as:
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Each public school system is responsible for ensuring that each child with disabilities is served appropriately, at no expense to the parent.
