Special Education Parent Information and Resources
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Welcome to Conejo Valley Unified School District's parent information page. This valuable resource will help guide parents through the special education process by answering frequently asked questions about special education, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), community events and workshops, and many other helpful resources.
Upcoming Events for Parents/Guardians:
- Parent/Guardian Transition Information Evenings:
- Preschool to TK/K - Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Elementary to Middle School - Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5:00pm to 5:45pm at University Center MPR
- Middle School to High School - Monday, November 18, 2024 from 6:00pm to 6:45pm at University Center MPR
- CVUSD and VCOE SELPA, Parent/Guardian Workshops and Events: Save the Dates! (Flyer - Spanish)
- Wednesday, 11/20/24 - Fall Transition Fair (Virtual) Saturday, 3/1/25 - Spring Transition Fair (In person) Flyer-English / Flyer-Spanish
- Transition to Adult Life - In-person event hosted by VC SELPA and Rainbow Family Resource & Empowerment Center on January 22, 2025
- Parent/Guardian Transition Information Evenings:
A Parent Guide to Special Education
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Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is a part of Ventura County's Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). It is the responsibility of CVUSD and SELPA to see that all children found eligible for special education receive the services necessary for them to access their educational program at no cost to their parent(s)/guardian(s).
Useful information can be found in the SELPA's, "Parent Guide to Special Education" (linked below). The guide is an important tool for all parents to assist them with learning which disabilities may qualify for special education; the referral and assessment process; special education and related services definitions; the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process; parent and adult student rights; due process complaints; and other useful resources. Parent Guide to Special Education (ENG) / Guía para Padres de Educación Especial (ESP)
SELPA Presentation on the Facilitated IEP Process and Alternative Dispute Resolution
August/September 2024 Ventura County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Newsletter (English): here
August/September 2024 Ventura County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Newsletter (Spanish): here
Previous month's newsletters are available on the Ventura County SELPA website CAC page.
Other useful resources and booklets can be found on the Ventura County SELPA website: here
Link to PD Padlet at Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (VC, SELPA)
10 Basic Steps in Special Education
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Are you concerned about your child's academic progress and don't know the steps to follow? Here is a link to 10 Basic Steps to follow in the special education process, from evaluation to reviewing student progress. (Procedimiento Especial Básico bajo IDEA- (Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
Special Education Parent Information (Transition)
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Parent Information - Be Me Preschool to TK/K Transition for students with IEPs Spanish version
Parent Information - Elementary to Middle School Transition for students with IEPs Spanish version
Parent Information - Middle to High School Transition for students with IEPs Spanish version
Ventura County SELPA Transition to Adult Life Agencies Padlet (Information and Videos from the Fall Transition Fair, November 15, 2023)
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Padlets to Support Home Learning
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The Conejo Valley Unified School District Special Education team has curated resources to support you in working with your child in your home. Below, you will find links to padlets that contain information, pictures, and visuals regarding different instructional techniques and behavior supports that can be utilized as you work with your child.
A PADLET is a visual collection of resources, like a bulletin board, that allows you to quickly scan resources and find one that works for your student and situation.
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Topics include:
- Functions of Behavior
- Reinforcement
- Visual Supports
- Guidelines to Giving Directions
- Prompt Hierarchy
- Self-Regulation Supports
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Topics include:
- Unique Learning Systems
- Visual Supports
- Functional Life Skills
- Adapted, Audio, and Video Books
- Movement and Brain Breaks
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Topics include:
- Writing Supports
- Ways to Practice Phonemic Awareness
- Ways to Practice Sight Words
- Ways to Practice Phonics
- Ways to Practice Comprehension
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Topics include:
- Counting and Number Sense
- Math Games
- Adding and Subtracting with Regrouping
- Multi-digit Multiplication and Division
- Math Fact Fluency
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Topics include:
- Graphic Organizers
- Audio Books
- Assistive Technology
- Math Topics Explained
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Topics include:
- Graphic Organizers
- Audio Books
- Assistive Technology
- Math Topics Explained
