East Valley SELPA

The Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a consortium of participating school districts formed for the purpose of ensuring that quality special education programs and services are available throughout the region to meet the individual needs of special education students. The SELPA is governed by a Board of Directors that are made up of the superintendents of each participating school district and is chaired by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

The SELPA is a support service office. The goal of SELPA is to coordinate services to member districts so that students with disabilities have equal educational opportunity in the most effective, efficient, and cost effective manner practical.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area is to ensure the provision of quality education that recognizes, respects and meets the individual needs of a diverse student population.

In support of this commitment we will provide a well-trained staff dedicated to:

• Working in partnership with schools, families and the community
• Helping all students become successful members of society
• Encouraging learning as an unlimited life-long process

The East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) coordinates special education services for approximately 8,000 special education students within five school districts, including Colton Joint Unified, Redlands Unified, Rialto Unified, Rim of the World Unified, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, plus San Bernardino County Schools-Student Services Division. They have joined together to ensure that students with disabilities are provided appropriate educational services in the least restrictive environment.

Personnel in the East Valley SELPA are a resource to all staff members and parents within the member districts. Responsibilities of all SELPA personnel follow the guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

For additional information, please contact: EVSELPA by e-mail or by calling (909) 252-4507