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SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA

Tehama County SELPA is a consortium of the 14 school districts in Tehama County and their charter schools. The SELPA is committed to collaboration, consensus, problem-solving and compliance surrounding state and federal requirements in the implementation of programs for special education students.
The Tehama County SELPA provides leadership, support, coordination and technical assistance to the 14 school districts, agencies and families in Tehama County. Services provided include:
  • Development of interagency agreements and memorandums of understanding
  • Leadership of countywide special education staff development to accelerate achievement for all students and eliminate the achievement gap, with a focus on special needs students
  • Maintain a lending library for materials, curriculum, and assistive technology for county schools
  • Coordination of non-public school and agency services including development of master contracts, rate setting and program quality review
  • Leadership surrounding state and federal mandates regarding special education
  • Assisting all districts in anticipating and responding to current and future challenges and trends in special education
  • Increasing parent, business, and community participation in schools and build public confidence and trust in public education
  • Maximize resources to improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of school districts and the County Office.