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Special Education

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Students with disabilities, ages three through 22, may be eligible to receive special education and related services. Special Education is provided as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that requires school districts to provide a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities. A “free, appropriate public education” means special education and related services are to be provided as described in an individualized education program (IEP) and under public supervision to your child at no cost. Parents can refer their child for special education and related services and participate in decision-making meetings regarding the child’s assessment, identification, educational placement and services

These services are based on assessments and determined by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, which includes the student‘s parent(s)/guardian. Special education services are designed to meet the unique educational needs of students with disabilities. To the maximum extent appropriate, students with disabilities are to be educated with their nondisabled peers in the general education environment. The general education classroom with all appropriate supplementary aids and services where the student has the greatest opportunity to be integrated with their nondisabled peers is the first educational setting for an IEP team to consider.

Parents of non-enrolled preschool-age children who suspect their child may have a disability should contact Student Support Services at (408) 223-3740.

South East Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District is a member of the South East Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), one of 2 SELPAs in Santa Clara County. The SE SELPA coordinates with 11 school districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education to provide a continuum of programs and services for individuals with disabilities from birth through 22 years of age.  
 

The SELPA Local Plan, including the Annual Budget and Services Plans, Public Hearing Notices, Executive Council agendas and information and agendas for the SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) can be found here.

Notice of Procedural Safeguards
This information provides parents, legal guardians, and surrogate parents of children with disabilities from birth through age 22 with their educational rights, called procedural safeguards.
  • The Notice of Procedural Safeguards as required Parents of school-age children who suspect their child may have a disability and who may need special education services should contact the site administrator.  
  • Parents of non-enrolled preschool-age children who suspect their child may have a disability should contact Student Support Services at (408) 223-3740.
You can find the information in English, Spanish and Vietnamese at the links below.