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Special Education

Special Education

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Special Education is specialized instruction provided for children who qualify according to the laws and regulations outlined by the state and federal government. A student may qualify for special education services as individuals with special needs in one of thirteen areas identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

Eligibility

Based on Education Code § 56303, “A pupil shall be referred for special educational instruction and services only after the resources of the regular education program have been considered, and where appropriate, utilized.” If a student continues to exhibit learning difficulties, each school site conducts a Student Study Team meeting that reviews all potential referrals to special education. An Individual Educational Program (IEP) team composed of assessment team members, other school staff, and the parents review assessment results to determine eligibility for special education services.

Special education local plan area (SELPA)

SELPA
 
The Placer County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) is a Multi-District/County Office SELPA. Currently, 16 school districts, three charter schools and the Placer County Office of Education are members of this SELPA which provides special education programs and services to more than 8,000 students fr​om birth until age 21 years.
All SELPAs have the same basic goal to deliver high quality special education programs and services to students with disabilities in the most effective, efficient, and cost-effective manner practicable.

 

Sue Latham
Director of Special Education
(916) 824-1668 direct line
slatham@newcastle.k12.ca.us
 
 
Julie Santos
Special Education Assistant
(916) 663-3307 x2401
jsantos@newcastle.k12.ca.us