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...

For Educators and Staff

As a support service office to participating Local Education Agencies (LEAs), the Desert/Mountain SELPA designed this site to provide educators and staff with resources about special education and related services.

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Additional Resources

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File Name File Size
Download PDF fileCalifornia Modified Assessment (CMA) Criteria 15.7 kb
Download PDF fileCalifornia Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) Criteria 11.9 kb
Download PDF fileCalifornia High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Waiver 585 kb
Download PDF fileCalifornia Dept. of Education Test Variations Matrix - 2012  
Download PDF fileCARS+ Q&A: Questions on RSP 135 kb
Download PDF fileFinal IDEA 2004 Regulations (August 14, 2006) 1.43 mb
Download PDF fileIDEA 2004 RtI by Sheri Wilkins, Ph.D. 370 kb
Download PDF fileIEP Team Membership and Participation: Questions and Answers 600 kb
Download PDF fileMaintenance of Special Education Records (USDOE Family Policy Compliance Office) 255 kb
Download PDF fileMnemonics by Sheri Wilkins, Ph.D. 4,066 kb
Download PDF filePBIS "School-wide Positive Behavior Support; What, Why and How."  
Download PDF fileSchool-based Mental Health, CSMHA, by Ronald J. Powell, Ph.D. 862 kb
Download PDF fileSELPA Guide to Services by Sheri Wilkins, Ph.D. 117 kb
Download PDF fileSpecial Circumstance Instructional Assistance | Spanish 310 kb
Download PDF fileSurrogate Parents in California Special Education: An Overview (CDE) 172.58 kb
Download PDF fileTechnology Tools for RtI by Sheri Wilkins, Ph.D. 1,661 kb
Download PDF fileWhat It Is & What It Looks Like Part IV: RtI & Systems Change by Ron J. Powell, Ph.D. 363 kb

 

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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 May 23, 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