Multi-District SELPA

The North Region Special Education Local Plan Area is a multi-district SELPA located in northern Alameda County which includes Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emery and Piedmont Unified School Districts.  Albany Unified School District is currently the North Region SELPA Administrative Unit that receives and distributes special education funds.

The SELPA is responsible for ensuring that every child residing within these five districts who is eligible for special education receives appropriate services.  This may include assistance with program development or with placement of special education students in programs in school districts within the SELPA or in programs in districts outside of the SELPA. Additionally, the SELPA provides technical assistance and administrative support for the many requirements of new laws and regulations.

The SELPA responsibility is met through a network of cooperative agreements among districts and agencies. The SELPA office coordinates this network and provides a focal point for the student and/or family seeking information and services.

The SELPA has a Local Plan, based on Federal and California law and regulations, which describes how special education services are provided in the SELPA.  A copy of North Region SELPA’s Local Plan is available for review at the SELPA office, and on this website by selecting “Governance” from the About Us drop down menu on the Home page.

Katy Babcock, SELPA Director:  510-525-9805    [email protected]

Malisa Burkhart, SELPA Program Specialist:  510-525-9800 [email protected]

Melanie Kakihara, SELPA Business Manager:  510-525-9806 [email protected]