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Children who are born with physical and developmental disabilities require special attention and services. Research shows that the best time to intervene is before the child is three years old. During the earliest years, the greatest progress can be made in overcoming physical and educational delays. 
I believe my child needs special education services...Informed and involved parents are essential in the success of any school program. The SELPA website is designed to give parents basic information about the special education process and the types of services and programs that are available in Kern County schools. We hope this information is helpful when considering the educational needs of your child. We encourage you to become active partners with school staff in the education of your child, and we seek your input in providing the best possible learning environment.
- Your Infant/Toddler
- Your Preschooler
- Your Elementary Schooler
- Your Middle Schooler
- Your High Schooler
- Newly Diagnosed: A Toolkit for Parents
- Search and Serve
Any individual that believes they know a child that might require special education intervention may call the Search and Serve office or their local school district office and talk with someone about their concerns.
- Kern Early Start Program
A multi-agency collaborative program designed to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth until age three.
- Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The CAC acts in an advisory capacity to the SELPA and involves the parents and community in actively participating in the development, amendment, and review of the SELPA's Local Plan for Special Education.
- Training/Education Opportunities for Parents
- Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parents' Rights
A parent who has a child that receives special education programs and services has additional rights and responsibilities outlined within the SELPA web site and the California Department of Education, Special Education, web site.
- Aviso de las Medidas que Protegen la Integridad de los Procesos y Derechos de los Padres
- SELPA Behavior Strategies for Parents Handbook
- Due Process and Complaints
- Dispute Resolution Process
KCSOS SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Designated Instructional Services (DIS)
- Programs for Infants and Toddlers
- Programs for Preschool Children Ages 3-5
- Programs for School Age Children Ages 5-21
- Programs for Children with Autism
- Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
- Parent's Rights
- "The Special Education Process & Your Child"
- Communicating with Your Child's School
- IDEA 2004
- California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
- Fathering Children with Special Needs
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs
- "Military Families & Special Education"
- Family Financial Resources
- Moving to New Residence
- Kern County Community Programs & Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Publications
- Links of Interest to Parents
- SELPAs Throughout California
- Legislative Updates
- Specific Disability Information
- Glossary of Special Education Terms
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