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Our Vision: Persons with developmental disabilities will live productive and satisfying lives as valued members of their communities.

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To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.

The San Diego Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers in California that provides support and services to persons with developmental disabilities. We are the starting point to determine eligibility for you or a loved one to receive services.

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San Diego Imperial Regional Advisory Committee Meeting ( Agenda) ( Jan 2022 Meeting Minutes)
DATE: March 10, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Let's Get Prepared - Emergency Preparedness Training for Self-Advocates ( Flyer)
March 1st at 9:30 a.m. (General Disaster Preparedness)
March 8th at 9:30 a.m. (Home Fires)
March 15th at 9:30 a.m. (Earthquakes)
March 22nd at 9:30 a.m. (Wildfires)
TBA - Schedule Emergency Bag Pick Up

Imperial Valley Parent Conference
DATE: March 26, 2022
TIME: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Imperial County Office of Education
Click here for more information and registration

Public Safety Power Shutoff Information and Resource Information ( Flyer-English) ( Flyer-Spanish)

Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee Meeting ( Agenda)
DATE: February 17, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Regional Advisory Committee meeting ( Agenda)
DATE: January 13, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Regional Advisory Committee meeting ( Agenda) ( Meeting minutes) ( 2022 RAC Meeting Schedule)
DATE: November 18, 2021
TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SDRC Performance Contract Public Meeting ( Packet)
DATE: September 15, 2021
TIME: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Regional Advisory Committee meeting ( Agenda) ( Meeting minutes)
DATE: September 9, 2021
TIME: 4PM - 6PM

Regional Advisory Committee meeting ( Agenda) ( Packet)
July 8, 2021
4:00-6:00PM

Wednesday. June 23 at 4:00 PM Your Roadmap & Guide Back Into the Community - An Individual Transition Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Summary Assessment

PPE Distribution and Optional COVID-19 Testing
June 23, 2021 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The Arc of San Diego - Gerber Center: 1280 Nolan Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Wednesday, June 16 at 10:00 AM Your Roadmap & Guide Back Into the Community - An Individual Transition Guide for Self-Advocates

Self-Assessment

PPE Distribution and Optional COVID-19 Testing
June 15, 2021 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The Arc of San Diego - North Shores: 9575 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 9212 3

San Diego Imperial RAC Meeting - Agenda
Thursday, May 13, 2021
4:00-6:00 PM

Fact Sheet 6th Annual FERIA Partnership Conference
Opening Session Speakers and Workshop Presenters
Oradores de la sesión de apertura y presentadores de talleres
Time Frame for the 6th Annual FERIA Partnership Virtual
Conference
Periodo de tiempo para la 6o Conferencia Virtual Anual de
Asociación FERIA
Registration

Dates: Saturday, April 17, May 8, & May 15, 2021
Fechas: Sabado, Abril 17, Mayo 8, y Mayo 15, 2021
English Spanish http://feriapartnership.org/

San Diego Imperial RAC Meeting - Agenda
Thursday, March 11, 2021
4:00-6:00 PM

San Diego Imperial RAC Meeting - Agenda
Thursday, January 14, 2021
4:00-6:00 PM

San Diego Imperial RAC Meeting- Thursday, November 12, 2020 Agenda
4:00-6:00 PM
2021 Performance Contract Draft

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting- Agenda
Thursday, October 22, 2020
10:00AM -12 PM

San Diego Imperial RAC Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2020
4:00-6:00 PM
Regional Advisory Committee Members
IMPERIAL COUNTY
Jacqueline Estrada-Riddell, Vice-Chair
Melissa Cenizo
Julie St. Pierre

SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Marta Leyva, Chairperson
Leticia Galvan
Nicole Brobeck
Helen Crenshaw
Harvey Goldman
Dayon Higgins
David Jespersen
Susan Madison
Nancy Vogel
James Walker

Resources

Bipolar Disorder and Self-Evaluation Test: https://solaramentalhealth.com/bipolar-self-test/

Release-Exchange of Information Form

Take Me Home Program - Registration for the Take Me Home program is now available online! Take Me Home (TMH) is a local registry created by the San Diego Sheriff's Department and used by law enforcement all over San Diego County. TMH uses facial recognition technology to help identify and safely return home those who may wander or become missing, and are unable to identify themselves or where they live. We encourage you to register your child or family member (if appropriate) today. Registration and more information: www.sdsheriff.net/tmh/index.html.

Resources and Support for College Students with Disabilities: https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/college-students-with-disabilities/

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​​The East County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of 11 local educational agencies (LEA) located in the southeast quarter of San Diego County, going east to the Imperial County line and south to our border with Mexico.

Read More about About East County SELPA

SELPA Governance

Who are we?

The East County Community Advisory Committee is a partnership of parents, educators and community members from 11 East County local educational agencies working together to promote effective special education programs.

What do we do?

The primary functions of the CAC is to:

Advise school districts in the East County SELPA on matters concerning students with disabilities

Provide input on the local plan

Support and provide parent education

When and where do we meet?

CAC Meetings are held at the East County SELPA Office, 924 East Main St., El Cajon. Business meetings begin at 6 p.m. In 2021-22, meetings will be held on:

Monday, Sept. 13, 2021

Monday, Nov. 15, 2021

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022

Monday, April 25, 2022

Questions?

Contact the East County SELPA at EastCountyCAC@sdcoe.net or call 858-298-2214 for additional information.

More to Explore

The East County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of 11 local educational agencies (LEA) located in the southeast quarter of San Diego County, going east to the Imperial County line and south to our border with Mexico. The 11 LEAs within the area are:
About the LEAs
There are approximately 80,000 students enrolled in the 11 districts, including over 11,000 students in special education programs. Individual district enrollments vary from less than 200 to over 20,000 students, indicating the need for a wide range of educational offerings available to serve students in the suburban and rural areas of the SELPA.

Birth to Age 3:

Services are available to children birth to 3 years old who have significant delays in their development or have a condition with a known probability of causing a disability or delay. These Early Start Infant Program services are provided by the Cajon Valley Union, Lakeside Union, and La Mesa-Spring Valley school districts.

Pre-Kindergarten:

All of the East County districts that provide kindergarten services, also ensure provision of services for prekindergarten students. For more information on services for students between the ages of 3 and 5, who are not yet in kindergarten, see these documents in English and in Spanish.

Kindergarten to 8th Grade:

The elementary and unified LEAs provide services for students in kindergarten through 8 th grade.

9 th Grade to Age 22:

Grossmont Union High School and Mountain Empire Unified School district provide services for students in grades 9 through 12, as well as those students who continue to be eligible for services from age 18 through 22.

If you are a parent who suspects your child may have a disability requiring special education or related services in order to receive a beneﬁt from their education, contact your local school district or East County SELPA for information and assistance. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and require public schools to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Specialists in determining eligibility and educating students with disabilities will assess your child, at no cost to you, and determine whether your child is eligible for special education or related services under the standards of each act. Programs are offered by the public schools throughout San Diego County for children with disabilities between the ages of birth and 21. School districts may not discriminate on the basis of handicap, sex, race, national origin or age against any person who qualifies as a person with a disability.

Procedural Safeguards

View the Notice of Procedural Safeguards on the California Department of Education's website.
Aviso de Garantias Procesales

The Early Start program is a public special education program that offers services to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Services are available to children from birth to 3 years old who are showing significant delay in at least one area of development or have a condition with a known probability of causing a disability or delay. If you have concerns about your infant or toddler's development, you may make a referral by calling: 800-281-8252.​​

As part of California Early Start, the East County SELPA provides quality early intervention services through the program at no cost to families through three East County school districts for children from birth to three.

Cajon Valley Union School District provides services for families residing within the school district boundaries of Alpine, Dehesa, Cajon Valley, Jamul-Dulzura, and Mountain Empire.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District provides services for families residing within its school district boundaries as well as the Lemon Grove School District boundaries.

In addition to serving those that reside within their boundaries, Lakeside Union School District also provides services to those residing in the Santee School District.

Once eligibility has been determined, an Individualized Family Service Plan is developed by a team that includes the family and early intervention specialist from an LEA, San Diego Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled and other California Early Start agencies.
If you believe your child may have a significant delay in their development or have a condition with a known probability of causing a disability or delay, you may make a referral by calling 800-281-8252.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)?

​The IFSP is a family-focused, outcome-oriented plan written to address the infant/toddler's developmental needs and family concerns.

What other agencies might I work with if my child receives services through an IFSP?

San Diego Regional Center and Exceptional Family Resource Center are two agencies that work collaboratively with school districts in the provision of services for children from birth to age three.

Early Start Services are from birth to my child's third birthday. What will happen when my child turns 3?

Planning for transition at age three begins as early as when the child is two years, six months old. More transition information is available in English and Spanish.

Support for Families

The East County Special Education Local Plan. Area (SELPA) partners with families by providing support, parent workshops, and resources for East County families.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

The East County SELPA is committed to supporting parents and school districts with options when disagreements arise around special education issues by offering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. These services include parent-to-parent support, intake consultation, facilitated IEPs, and solutions meetings.

Parents and school staff may access these services through the online referralor by contacting us by phone 858-298-2214 or email eastcoselpa@sdcoe.net

RESOURCES
Cal-ABLE
Cal-ABLE is a savings and investment plan offered by the state of California to individuals with disabilities, where eligible individuals, family, friends and employers can contribute up to $16,000 a year without affecting the account beneficiary's public disability benefits. Cal-ABLE account owners who work can contribute even more to their accounts. Best of all, earnings on qualified withdrawals from a Cal-ABLE account are federal and California state tax-free.

Parent Workshops

Empowering Family Voices

Free virtual workshops to create a culture of trust and to increase positive communication between families and
schools. As a result of the workshops, we hope to enhance the connections and knowledge of all attendees while
fostering collaborative environments to further strengthen family and school partnerships.

April 25, 2022, 5 p.m.
Register here

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Alternative Dispute Resolution services offer voluntary options to help resolve concerns, disputes and issues regarding special education services, programs, and procedures in a collaborative, timely and fair manner.
Why go through the ADR process?

Completely voluntary process at no cost

Families maintain all rights under Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and California Education code

The process can improve communication between families and school team members which can aid in future collaborations

Families and school teams have an opportunity to collaborate in finding a resolution in a fair and positive environment

Concerns, disputes and/or issues are resolved in a timely manner at a local level.

Neutral facilitators are provided when needed

What services are offered through ADR?

Parent to parent support in collaboration with Exceptional Family Resource Center

Intake Process

Facilitated IEP Meeting

Solutions Meeting

What does Parent to Parent support look like?
The East County SELPA collaborates with the Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) in ensuring that customized support is provided for families around concerns or issues regarding their child's special education services. The EFRC team consists of peer-parents who partner with families to serve the needs of the individual child. For more information about what services the EFRC can provide, families can call 619 594 7391, email mallbritton@sdsu.edu (English) or jgoyos@sdsu.edu (Spanish and other languages) or go online atwww.efrconline.org.
What is the Intake Process?

Families can reach out to the East County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to request Alternative Dispute Resolution services through this web-based form, phone at 858-298-2214 or email eastcoselpa@sdcoe.net.

Families can share their concerns and ask questions.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator can assist families in identifying desired outcome and suggest options.

Once families have decided on next steps, the Alternative Dispute Resolution coordinator can assist in next steps.

What is a Facilitated IEP Meeting?
A Facilitated IEP Meeting is a formal IEP meeting to address specific concerns and questions. The meeting is led by a neutral facilitator, trained in facilitation and knowledgeable regarding special education procedures.

The facilitators are funded through the East County SELPA to assist parents and school districts when both parties agree to participate in this voluntary process.

The goal of a Facilitated IEP is to have improved communication that will produce a complete IEP that meets the needs of the student. The role of the facilitator is to guide communication, they are not a decision maker in the meeting. They are an impartial facilitator only.
What is a Solutions Meeting?
A Solution Meeting is a meeting with key school district decision makers and the family to resolve complex or high concern issues guided by a neutral facilitator. It is not an IEP team meeting. The process is completely voluntary.

The meeting facilitator is funded by the East County SELPA and is a neutral party who is there to facilitate communication, problem solving, negotiation and resolution.

The goal of a Solutions Meeting is to have both parties work together to create an individualized resolution to disagreement or concern.
Do you want to request ADR Services?
Please click here.
Resources Cal-ABLE

2021-22 East County SELPA Training Opportunities
Evidence-Based Practices
Consequences That Work!: Differential Reinforcement, Extinction, Behavioral Momentum, & Response Interruption and Redirection

This workshop will focus on advanced consequences and will teach participants how to:

Provide reinforcement when students demonstrate behaviors other than the problem behavior

Eliminate reinforcement for problem behaviors

Use behavioral momentum to increase appropriate behaviors

Interrupt problem behaviors and successfully redirect students

March 23, 2022 4 to 6 p.m.
Click here to register

East County SELPA received a grant from the California Department of Education for IEP technical support and assistance (ITSA).

main contacts

SELPA Office
924 E Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
858-298-2214

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Caregivers You Can Trust

Experienced and Supportive

Experienced and Supportive

Feel better in the comfort of your own home. Our caregivers specializes in providing in-home respite care to individuals with intellectual disabilities who receives services through the San Diego Regional Center. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance, our direct support staff will provide an individualized service that you can trust.

Experienced and Supportive

Experienced and Supportive

Experienced and Supportive

We understand that not one care plan fits all. The caregiver daily services can include anything from meal preparation assistance, hygiene, and supervision. We will take the time to get to know you, your disability and your individualized care plan and provide care that fits your specific needs.

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Experienced Care Givers

Companionship is key to a trusted relationship with our caregiver. We not only strive to help you with everyday tasks but want to develop a caring relationship with you. We help lessen the burden of caring for a loved one by providing one-on-one attention and care that cannot compare in other settings.

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Amanda is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2002 who moved to San Diego from New York in 2015. She has been working with children with special needs since 1999, beginning her career as a teacher assistant at the preschool her sister attended as a child with spina bifida.

It has been Amanda's dream for years to combine her love of martial arts with her passion of working with children with special needs; whether it's autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, learning disabilities, hearing/vision deficits, etc. She has studied karate, Muay Thai, and jiu-jitsu since 2006 and has competed in kickboxing and grappling on an amateur level. Coaching is her passion and Amanda believes martial arts has many benefits to all children, but particiularly children who have difficulties with sensory processing, attention span, focusing on tasks, impulse control, body awareness, and low muscle strength. Amanda has taught adaptive martial arts and self defense at South East Consortium for Special Services, Inc., We Rock the Spectrum, Gigi's Playhouse, The Challenge Center and various martial arts gyms in the San Diego area.

Special thanks must be given to Marco. For all his hard work, time and patience; in aiding Amanda with her classes.

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We are SO EXCITED to be mentioned in the February 2022 edition of Today's Dietitian, article by Joanna Foley, RD, CLT, Vol. 24, No. 2, P. 8, titled, "Infant Nutrition: Developing Taste Preferences".

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The NFAR mission is to help in the development, expansion and support of autism programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and young adults with autism.

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The San Diego Unified School District is dedicated to identifying, locating and assessing all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.

The District is committed to providing eligible students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education consistent with federal and state laws, including those students enrolled in private schools, wards of the state, highly mobile students with exceptional needs, etc. For information call 619-725-7700.

These services are provided based on the individual needs of the student. After a team, comprised of educational professionals and the parent(s), determines a students' unique needs and consider a variety of factors, an Individual Education Program (IEP) is created. An IEP is a legal document that describes how the San Diego Unified School District provides services to a student with exceptional needs. Special Ed support and services are provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

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The San Diego Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers that provide services to persons with developmental disabilities in California. Any resident of San Diego or Imperial County believed to have a developmental disability, may apply for services.

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Established in 2006, SNPI is a non-profit dedicated to providing educational, legislative and special needs planning information for members of the Special Needs Community including individuals with special needs, their families and professionals providing services that will assure the person's current and future care, supervision, security and quality of life.

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"Without Karla's guidance we would not have been able to get what our son needed to be successful in school. She was always available and took the time to answer all of our questions. When the time came to go to an IEP meeting she was prepared and was very knowledgeable about all the supports available. I highly recommend her services."
- Lori W.
"Karla has been advocating for my son for almost a year now. She is very quick to respond to any concern whether large or small. She has a lot of experience and so always has a recommendation for treatment or services. She is always on time to meetings and brings her A game!"
- Amy S.
"Karla is an amazing education advocate. She is always incredibly well-prepared for IEP meetings and she knows what to ask for and how to ask. She has been critical in my daughter's educational process. Since our daughter was placed at her new school she has had immense growth and it's reflected in her scores. Karla knew the scores, where she had improved and by how much. She is committed, kind and honest. I have recommended her and will continue to do so to anyone who needs help navigating their child's educational journey."
- Yvonne R.
" I highly recommend Karla M. She's been such a wonderful advocate for my son these past few years. She advocates as if it's her own child. She's very kind, supportive and professional.. Every time we leave our IEP Meetings it's with a great sense of relief and confidence. I'm happy to say my son is flourishing these days. It's a relief to have someone who knows what she's doing and so on point when it comes to what's best for your child. Thank you Karla!"
- Denyce A.

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Nurses Appreciation Week 2021 is May 6-May 12, and our Smile4Kids cause this month is NURSES & NURSING STUDENTS - recognizing, appreciating and investing in them!

We will spotlight some of the many nurses and nursing students who have volunteered with our teams and provided critical care to patients around the world .

We will share updates about the low-income nursing students from rural communities in Vietnam who have received ConnectMed scholarships to attend Hue University School of Nursing (Hue, Vietnam). With your generosity and support this month, we hope to continue this scholarship support.

Make a donation in the name of your favorite #SuperHeroNurse and we will send him/her a note of acknowledgment and a ConnectMed #OperatingWithCare mask & lanyard!

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Child Welfare Services (FARFS)Foster & Adoptive Resource Family Services Program

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UC San Diego Autism Center of Excellence

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New Study Reveals that Eye Tracking Can be Used to Accurately Diagnose ASD
In the largest study ever published on autism and eye tracking containing 1,863 toddlers, UCSD researchers revealed that eye tracking accurately detects a unique subtype of ASD. Read The Paper
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Autism Research Programs are contributing to the overall understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
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ASD Brain Response to Motherese

Is reduced behavioral orienting to motherese speech in toddlers with ASD related to reduced neural responses to motherese?
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SPARK is the largest autism research project in US history, and the mission is simple: speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to help improve lives.

Over 6,000 participants, including individuals diagnosed with ASD and their family members, have signed up for SPARK through UC San Diego Autism Center of Excellence (ACE).

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UC San Diego Autism Center of Excellence (ACE)

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New Study Reveals that Eye Tracking Can be Used to Accurately Diagnose ASD In the largest study ever published on autism and eye tracking containing 1,863 toddlers, UCSD researchers revealed that eye tracking accurately detects a unique subtype of ASD. Read The Paper Autism Research Programs are contributing to the overall understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

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Create a Band - Fight For Preemies - Prematurity Awareness Month - March of Dimes

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Create your virtual band in honor, memory or in name of a baby and help the March of Dimes fight for preemies.

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The Path to Net Zero

One of the biggest challenges facing the San Diego region and California is how to decarbonize key economic sectors over the next two decades, while also ensuring electric reliability, affordability and equity.

A new study from SDG&E, The Path to Net Zero: A Decarbonization Roadmap for California, offers recommendations for meeting the monumental challenge of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 - removing as much carbon emissions from the atmosphere as the state produces. While other studies have been published on how to decarbonize California's economy through electrification of sectors such as transportation and buildings, SDG&E's study is unique in that it also incorporates for the first time the utility industry standard for reliability using industry-specific planning tools to chart the optimal approach.

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One of the biggest challenges facing the San Diego region and California is how to decarbonize key economic sectors over the next two decades, while also ensuring electric reliability, affordability and equity.

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Our Mission: is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Our Vision: is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

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Our Mission: is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Our Vision: is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.

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Our Services

At ABA-360 we look at our clients with a 360 view. We individualize our interventions, programming and training considering all aspects of our client's needs. We collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximize the benefit to our clients. We never allow what we cannot do to interfere with what we actually can. We are resourceful and committed to creating a culture of accountability and collaboration to satisfy our client's needs. We strongly believe that working together we can achieve more than any one of us could on our own, and that communication, respect, and training are at the core of all our services. We consider it a privilege to meet your behavioral, consulting, and training needs.

Designed to analyze and solve your ABA training needs.

Customized solutions to assess, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate your training requirements.

Consultation with parents, schools districts, non-for-profits, organizations, government agencies, and community groups.

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Conferences

Workshops

Webinars

International Speaking Engagements

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Our Services At ABA-360 we look at our clients with a 360 view. We individualize our interventions, programming and training considering all aspects of our client's needs. We collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximize the benefit to our clients. We never allow what we cannot do to interfere with what we actually can.

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My Autism Family Care Planner is your central location for all of the vital information for your family. Medication lists, preferred foods/activities, bedtime routines, and more. Complete this planner and share it with your sitter, nanny, family members today!

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IEP Advocate Autism. Get an Advocate for Your Child's IEP. San Diego

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My Autism Family Care Planner is your central location for all of the vital information for your family. Medication lists, preferred foods/activities, bedtime routines, and more. Complete this planner and share it with your sitter, nanny, family members today!

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Special Education & Civil Rights Lawyer | The Law Office of Matthew H. Storey

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Our team has had personal experiences with the injustices of the special education system, making us uniquely qualified and especially empathetic to our clients. We understand the struggle, and it drives our passion to do everything in our power to protect the rights of children with special needs. We proudly serve all of California but mainly focus on Southern, specifically San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.

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Matthew H. Storey | Special Education Attorney San Diego | California | Riverside | San Bernardino | Special Education Advocates & Lawyer

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Our team has had personal experiences with the injustices of the special education system, making us uniquely qualified and especially empathetic to our clients. We understand the struggle, and it drives our passion to do everything in our power to protect the rights of children with special needs.

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At ARCC Center Foundation Inc. our main goal is to provide respite care in a way that is safe, fun, and treats the client with the dignity that they deserve. We accomplish this by having dedicated, caring, and well-trained staff that provide care based on each client's individual needs.
San Diego Regional Center Vendor ID # HQ0826

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Respite | ARCC Center Foundation | California

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At ARCC Center Foundation Inc. our main goal is to provide respite care in a way that is safe, fun, and treats the client with the dignity that they deserve. We accomplish this by having dedicated, caring, and well-trained staff that provide care based on each client's individual needs.

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What We Do: TASK helps families navigate special education, disability services and assistive technology. We provide families with emotional support, information, and direction. When needed, we refer them to other agencies for additional services. Our goal is to promote cooperation between families and schools to help kids succeed.

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TASK - Southern California's Parent Training and Information Center

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What We Do: TASK helps families navigate special education, disability services and assistive technology. We provide families with emotional support, information, and direction. When needed, we refer them to other agencies for additional services. Our goal is to promote cooperation between families and schools to help kids succeed.

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City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services

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City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services

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The City of San Diego Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services program provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach services to people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

Services include therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports opportunities. These address the special needs of individuals with disabilities who have difficulty accessing and participating in recreation opportunities offered to the general public.

Under the direction of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, activities and services are designed to maintain or improve the physical, cognitive and social functioning of those who have limitations. The target population is children and adults, ages 3 and up, with any type of disability.

For additional questions about Therapeutic Recreation Services, please call 619-525-8247.

Inclusion aides facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into programs at their neighborhood recreation centers. This assures that Park & Recreation programs are accessible and usable by all citizens.

Inclusion aides conduct assessments, develop goals for participation and provide necessary support. These include increased supervision levels, adapting games/activities and training of recreation center staff to ensure that the needs of persons with disabilities are being met.

A very important part of the therapeutic recreation services program is our volunteers, which contribute over 20,000 hours of service annually. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for those ages 13 and above, including students who need service hours.

Therapeutic Recreation Services offers an outstanding internship program for college students majoring in therapeutic recreation. For more information about volunteering, please contact us at 619-525-8247

The Disabled Services Advisory Council, Inc., a nonprofit 501 (c) (3), provides advocacy, financial and volunteer support to Therapeutic Recreation Services. New members are always welcome. Ask Parks

Therapeutic Recreation Services was created in 1972 and reaches more than 50,000 people annually through programs and outreach services. Programs offered have received local, state and national recognition for being outstanding in the field of recreation for people with disabilities.

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Register or view available classes Winter Calendar Spring Calendar About us The City of San Diego Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services program provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach services to people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Services include therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports opportunities. These address the

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Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

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Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

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Community Transition Academy (CTA) is a community and classroom- based, non-public transition school (NPS) for emerging young adults. CTA serves students from 9th grade through transition-age (22 yrs.), who have academic, language, social, and/or behavioral challenges most commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

CTA offers a uniquely individualized transition curriculum taught both in the classroom and in the community infused with the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).

Blending together an academic classroom and community-based program with an Individualized Educational Program-centric approach, CTA places an emphasis on academic, communication, functional "real-world" skills, and social and environmentally-appropriate behavioral growth in natural, relevant settings. CTA addresses sensory and occupational therapeutic needs and provides speech and language supports embedded into every day throughout the entire school day. CTA delivers natural functional learning opportunities in a variety of environments relevant to each student's IEP and community transition goals.

CTA's school schedule is unique. CTA operates on a modified year-round school year schedule which includes an Extended School Year (ESY). Our students never have more than 12 consecutive school days scheduled as "off".

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Community Transition Academy | San Diego

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Community Transition Academy (CTA) is a community and classroom- based, non-public transition school (NPS) for emerging young adults. CTA serves students from 9th grade through transition-age (22 yrs.), who have academic, language, social, and/or behavioral challenges most commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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The South County SELPA coordinates special education program development and student placements for more than 11,000 students from birth through age 22. We operate in the southern region of San Diego County and member districts include the elementary and high school districts of Coronado, Chula Vista, National, San Ysidro, South Bay, Sweetwater and San Diego County Office of Education programs.

Read More about About South County SELPA

South county SELPA
Supports and Services

The South County SELPA is composed of local school districts and SDCOE programs. Visit this page to learn more about South County SELPA and the resources and supports we provide.
South County SELPA

Davila Day School

Davila Day School is specifically designed for children with hearing loss that significantly impacts their speech and/or language development and academic skills. Davila is the only school in San Diego County to provide the educational options of either auditory/oral or American Sign Language (ASL) to meet the individual needs of every student on one campus. Davila's specialized academic instruction empowers each student to reach their full potential.
Visit Davila Day School

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Project

The South County SELPA believes in resolving differences in a collaborative way. To do so, we have in place a SELPA-wide ADR initiative. The focus of the initiative is to build a foundation for strong relationships between all stakeholders based on proactive and intentional planning. ADR may be requested by either parent(s) or the district. ADR is entirely voluntary and must be agreed to by all involved parties. Visit our page to learn more about the ADR Project and resources.
Learn more about ADR Alternativo de Resolución de Conflictos

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of family members, school staff and agency representatives. The CAC serves in an advisory capacity to the SELPA regarding community opinions, concerns, and suggestions pertaining to special education and related services to students with disabilities.
Learn More About the CAC

Resources and supports
for families

The South County SELPA and SDCOE, are committed to meeting the unique needs of each student, their parent/care provider, and the educational professionals who support them. We value these connections and have provided resources that promote a collaborative spirit.
Family Resources

Resources and Supports
for educators

Special Education teachers, related service providers, and classified supports are the backbone of our program. South County SELPA provides support to districts in a variety of ways. Click below to visit upcoming events.

Educator Upcoming Events
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Equity, Disproportionality & design (ED&D)

In February 2019, the South County SELPA received a grant to build capacity in California SELPAs to prevent disproportionality. This grant is part of the California Statewide System of Support and brings the South County SELPA into a network aimed at becoming a resource for school systems to improve student outcomes. South County SELPA believes that educators can design systems where every student realizes their full potential, and every voice is heard. Visit the ED&D page to learn more.
Learn More about ED&D

main contacts

SELPA Office
680 L. Street Ste. E
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Main Office: 858-290-5810

Megan Adams

Business Support Assistant I

South County Regional Education Center

Kimberly Roberts

South County Regional Education Center

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About

Founder Jennifer Rayle is a former special education teacher with 23 years experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, multiple handicaps, orthopedic impairments, communication delays, and behavior challenges.

Services

We help parents navigate the special education system, including assistance requesting an evaluation, classroom observations, reviewing assessments and reports, reviewing IEPs, assisting parents at meetings, and seeking alternate school placements. We empower parents to advocate for their children and support them through the process

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About Founder Jennifer Rayle is a former special education teacher with 23 years experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities, including autism, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, multiple handicaps, orthopedic impairments, communication delays, and behavior challenges.

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Vista Hill COVID-19 Updates

Vista Hill is committed to the safety and well-being of our clients, students, employees, donors, and community partners. As such, we are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and communicating updates to our community. We will continue to act in compliance with all national and state-wide government agencies' regulations in addition to implementing preventative measures in line with the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control ( and local health agencies.

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Vista Hill - Stronger Families... Brighter Futures Since 1957

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Vista Hill is committed to the safety and well-being of our clients, students, employees, donors, and community partners. As such, we are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and communicating updates to our community.

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Sarah Kesty – The executive function podcast

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Welcome To Your Community!

That's right, this is your community. It's made up of extraordinary families and their support systems like teachers, friends, and professionals.

From Plaxo, you can expect brief emails every so often with updates on our products, the newest sensory technology, tips from experts in the field and we promise to always have some encouragement. We're also open to sharing your stories of victory (especially if it involves one of our shirts)!

We want to provide you the resources and community you need to navigate life's everyday moments and remind you that you've got this...because you do!

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That's right, this is your community. It's made up of extraordinary families and their support systems like teachers, friends, and professionals. From Plaxo, you can expect brief emails every so often with updates on our products, the newest sensory technology, tips from experts in the field and we promise to always have some encouragement.

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Bridge Relationships in Diverse Groups with Exceptional Services (BRIDGES)

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Bridge Relationships in Diverse Groups with Exceptional Services (BRIDGES)

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Our Mission:

to enrich the lives of program participants by fostering independence and offering individualized, community-based support. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. provides participants with day program services in their own communities allowing each individual to explore and become active members of their community, with the training and support needed to engage in activities of their choosing.

We provide a community-based day program for adults served by San Diego Regional Center. Our focus is on bridging relationships between individuals and their communities through volunteer work and recreational activities. Some of the activities our program participants currently enjoy are volunteering at local food banks and animal shelters, exercising at the YMCA, and attending ZUMBA and yoga classes. The day program consists of small groups with each person having input in the group's schedule.

Jessica Edgar

As our Executive Director, Jessica brings nearly ten years of experience in the field of disability services. In addition to day program experience, she has worked in special education classrooms and as an ABA Instructor at The Ivymount School in Rockville, Maryland. Jessica became one of the founding members of B.R.I.D.G.E.S. because she is dedicated to serving people with disabilities with dignity and providing quality life-enriching services. In her role as Executive Director, she oversees day program operations and works with potential participants and their families as they navigate day program options.

Robert fox-canepa

As our Director of Human Resources, Robert brings nine years of managerial experience as well as three years of day program experience. Robert became one of the founding members of B.R.I.D.G.E.S. because he wanted to provide people with disabilities, in the San Diego city area, an exceptional day program. In his role as Director of Human Resources, he oversees the hiring and training of our Direct Service staff. He works directly with staff to ensure best practices, respect and dignity are at the forefront of our services.

As a non-profit organization, B.R.I.D.G.E.S. is governed by a Board of Directors. Currently, the Board consists of Nancy Doerring, Larry Canepa and Karen Lichtig.

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to enrich the lives of program participants by fostering independence and offering individualized, community-based support. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. provides participants with day program services in their own communities allowing each individual to explore and become active members of their community, with the training and support needed to engage in activities of their choosing.

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Celebrating 50 years of excellence in education for learners of all abilities Read More

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Founded in 1972, The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE) is a California non-profit corporation in good standing. Incorporated for the purpose of providing education and other services to individuals with unique learning needs.

Accreditation

TIEE's schools are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), certified by the California Department of Education, and approved to serve foreign students by the U.S. Government.

Evidence-Based Methods

Teachers at TIEE's schools use teaching methods that are solidly supported by quality research to challenge their students and to encourage their love of learning.

Recognition

TIEE and its family of schools are recognized nationally for providing quality education using research-validated teaching methods.

Dedicated Staff

TIEE's teaching staff averages over 12 years of experience in TIEE schools, demonstrating their commitment to quality education through evidence-based methods.

"You have the most positive schools I've ever seen!"State Department of Education site reviewer

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SDSU Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

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SDSU Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders

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* To conduct cutting-edge basic science, applied, and implementation Research on autism spectrum and related disorders.
* To provide state-of-the-art Clinical and Educational Services for children and adults with autism spectrum and related developmental disabilities, and their families.
* To enhance Community Engagement and provide public education, to improve understanding of autism spectrum and other developmental disorders.* To provide interdisciplinary Training for students, researchers, and community professionals.

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Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders | SDSU Center for Autism

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To conduct cutting-edge basic science, applied, and implementation Research on autism spectrum and related disorders. * To provide state-of-the-art Clinical and Educational Services for children and adults with autism spectrum and related developmental disabilities, and their families. * To enhance Community Engagement and provide public education, to improve understanding of autism spectrum and other developmental disorders.* To provide interdisciplinary Training for students, researchers, and community professionals.

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DSASD sponsors and co-sponsors many support groups and activities throughout San Diego County that provide social interaction as well as practical support in order to reduce stress, to develop constructive coping skills and exchange information.

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Using AAC at home and at school... Slides

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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How We Do It_ AAC Training for Educational Assistants _ PrAACtical AAC

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How We Do It_ AAC Training for Educational Assistants _ PrAACtical AAC

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How We Do It_ AAC Training for Educational Assistants _ PrAACtical AAC

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Roles and Responsibilities of the AAC Team 2015

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Roles and Responsibilities of the AAC Team 2015

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Early Intervention for Speech and Language Slides

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Early Intervention for Speech and Language Slides

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Cómo manejar los cambios - Diapositivas español

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Cómo manejar los cambios - Diapositivas español

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Parents Guide to SD Schools / Guía para padres de las escuelas SD

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Parents Guide to SD Schools / Guía para padres de las escuelas SD

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Voice of San Diego is pleased to publish the 2021 edition of A Parent's Guide to San Diego Schools. The guide was created to provide a tool for families to use when making decisions about a child's education.

The guide provides an overview of every public school's performance in easy-to-read charts, and it's full of stories that explain education jargon, online learning, independent study options as well as charter and private schools.

Voice of San Diego has distributed 50,000 copies of the guide throughout the county. Check your local library to obtain a hard copy.

Copies are available through our community partners. Click here to find a location near you.

Download Your Copy

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Sign up for a Session

We are hosting free events to answer your questions about local schools and walk you through the guide. Click any of the dates below to register for your preferred event.
Thursday, Oct. 7, 5:00 p.m. | Online Saturday, Oct. 9, 3:00 p.m. | Malcom X Library Tuesday, Oct. 12, 5:00 p.m. | Online
Stories From the Guide

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San Diego 101: Choosing a School

Choosing the right school for your child can be daunting. Where do you start? What's the difference between a charter school and a magnet school? What data should you consider? In this episode of our explainer series San Diego 101, we walk you through the basics of school choice and explain what information is available for you to consider.

Dig Through the Data

Search for a school, city or district. You can also sort all columns to help make sense of the data. Scroll to the right to see test scores, graduation rates, average teaching years and more.

Ask Us Anything

If you have questions or comments about the guide, email info@voiceofsandiego.org.

You can also ask us questions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thank You

Voice of San Diego is a member supported nonprofit news organization. We thank the corporate and community partners, foundations and members who make our work possible.

A special thanks to the following for their sponsorship of this guide:

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