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Amador SELPA

Amador Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

In 1977, all school districts and county school offices in California were required to form geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region’s boundaries. Each region became known as a Special Education Local Plan Area – SELPA. 

Today, there are over 130 SELPAs in the State. The SELPA governance structures vary in form, including models for Multi-District SELPAs, Multi-District/County Office SELPAs, Single District SELPAs, Multi-District/Multi- County SELPAs, County SELPAs with Joint Powers Agreements, and Charter only SELPAs. Amador is a County SELPA. 

Each SELPA has a Local Plan describing how it provides special education services. Specific components to be included in the Local Plan are delineated in the Education Code. The SELPA fosters coordination between general and special education for prevention and early intervention of suspected disabilities. The SELPA also ensures appropriate education services for individuals with disabilities by working cooperatively with other public and private agencies to support a full complement of special education services for students. 

Each SELPA must have an Administrative Unit (also known as the Responsible Local Agency), which serves as the legal entity that receives funds. Amador is the County Office of Education.

Amador County SELPA Logo

 

Local Plan

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 United States Code (20 USC) Section 1400 et seq. and related federal regulations require each special education local plan area (SELPA) to ensure a continuum of program options are available to meet the needs of students with disabilities for special education and related services. Each SELPA has a Local Plan describing how it provides special education services. Specific components to be included in the Local Plan are delineated in the Education Code.

2024 – 2025 SELPA Local Plan – PDF

 

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

Community Advisory Committees (CACs) are vital components of effective Special Education programs in California. CACs are active, creative bodies that assist in advising local school districts, the School Board of Education and Special Education administration about the Special Education Local Plan, annual priorities, parent education and other Special Education related activities. Further, the goal of the Amador CAC is to bridge the communication between the Amador County SELPA and families of students with exceptional needs.

Community Advisory Committee Website

 

Medi-Cal Collaborative

Amador County Office of Education Medi-Cal Collaborative is composed of district employees and community partners with the main purpose of supporting the reinvestment of Medi-Cal monies available through the LEA Billing Option Program.

Medi-Cal Guidelines
Medi-Cal Application
Medi-Cal Budget Proposal Template (Google Drive link – please make a copy or download before entering your information)

Sample Applications: