The Ventura County SELPA believes that information is power for families to best support their children's success in school as well as life. Following are some local as well as outside resources that we hope will be useful to you!
See the Ventura County Parent Guide to Special Education for a complete description of the IEP process.
Parent Guide to Special Education (2024)
ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVE DISORDER (ADHD) 90 Ways to Help Students With ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM A+ Guide to Modifications & Accommodations for Students in General Education Classrooms Brochure AUTISM Autism Spectrum Disorders Informational Brochure for Parents Spanish BULLYING Bullying and the Child with Special Needs Bullying and Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs Tip Sheet COMMUNITY AGENCIES Agency 101 Resource Directory Community Resource Directory Spanish DEAF/HARD OF HEARING DHH Brochure Spanish DHH Programs FAQs
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS English Spanish
INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION Criteria and Guidlines for Parents
RECREATION Recreational Activities/Resource Guide REFERRAL/PRE-REFERRAL Are you Concerned About Your Child's Progress in School? Spanish RtI Parent Brochure Spanish
REGIONAL CENTER OR SCHOOLS Family Fact Sheet: Sorting thorugh services to help your child....Regional Center or Schools?
THE SELPA What Exactly is a SELPA and What Does it Do? Spanish SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL My Child has Emotional & Behavior Challenges...How can I find help? Spanish Fact Sheet About Residential Care Options Spanish TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE Going to College or Thinking About It? Transitioning to High School Spanish