Ronald J. Powell, Ph.D., Administrator
17800 Highway 18, Apple Valley CA 92307
Office (760) 242-6333 * Fax (760) 242-5363
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transition services

  • tpp
  • wai

A partnership program between the Department of Rehabilitation, the D/M SELPA, and local school disttricts.

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A program that provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post secondary education or training.

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community advisory committee (CAC)

The CAC is comprised of parents, students, teachers, instructional assistants, education specialists, agencies, and individuals with exceptional needs who are working toward the most appropriate education for individuals with special needs

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special education Q & A

A brochure produced by the Desert/Mountain SELPA to assist parents, students, and school districts about special education, and what programs and services are provided.

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glossary of terms

The information provided in this section is intended to assist in understanding "our" alphabet soup. No attempt has been made to define here, only to translate.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION CONNECTION

Resource available to participating school districts within the Desert/Mountain SELPA. Contact your special education department for more information.

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e-newsletter

Sign up to receive our monthly SELPA E-newsletter! The e-news features information on what's new in special education, and other hot topics!

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core values
Service-oriented Supportive
Excellence Empathetic
Respect Loyal
Value Flexible
Integrity  
Commitment  
Expertise  
Because every child deserves to live a life of significance...

Welcome to our site!

The Desert/Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a multi district SELPA located within the San Bernardino County. We are a consortium of twenty-six Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. We cover the 20,627 square mile region within the area that extends from the mountains to the border of Arizona within San Bernardino County.

Our purpose is to ensure that quality special education programs and services are available throughout the region to meet the individual needs of special education students.

Our web site is designed to provide information about the Desert/Mountain SELPA, including updates on parent and educator workshops, information about special education supports and services, committee news and items of interest to teachers, parents, and students.

For additional information, contact our office at (760) 242-6333.

File Name File Size
Download PDF fileSELPA Guide to Services 450 kb
Download PDF fileSpanish SELPA Guide to Services 203 kb
   

upcoming events / meetings
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, it is the policy of this office to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require a copy of a public hearing notice, or an agenda and/or agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require other accommodation, please contact Daria Raines at (760) 242-6333, ext. 308, at least three days in advance of the meeting. Advance notification will enable this office to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
         
SELPA Board of Directors April 12, 2013 @ 12:30 pm Download PDF fileAgenda Download PDF fileMinutes Download PDF filePacket
Community Advisory Committee Feb. 28, 2013 @ 5:30 pm Download PDF fileAgenda Download PDF fileMinutes Download PDF filePacket
Finance Committee March 20, 2013 @ 9:00 am Download PDF fileAgenda Download PDF fileMinutes Download PDF filePacket
Steering Committee April 19, 2013 @ 8:30 am Download PDF fileAgenda Download PDF fileMinutes Dec. 14, 2012 Steering Committee PacketPacket