Special Education
Mark your calendars for the 2022 meet ups before summer break:
🔹Friday, March 25th 12:30pm Starbucks Patio in RSM (Lowes Shopping Center)
🔹Friday, April 22nd 12:30pm Starbucks Patio in RSM (Lowes Shopping Center)
🔹Friday, May 13th 12:30pm Starbucks Patio in RSM (Lowes Shopping Center)
Please spread the word to all parents you know in Saddleback Valley who have kids on an IEP !! The more the merrier!!
Also, we will be having a virtual webinar on IEP's Monday, 3/28 at 7pm! Register here and please post on your schools social media, newsletters and print for distribution!!! (Graphics and flyer attached)
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Jen Newsome
SVPTA SPED Liaison
Articles and
Resources
Transitioning back to campus:
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Need a Mask Waiver? Medical reasons: contact Diane Clark, Ed.D. Director, Special Education Diane.Clark@svusd.org Other reasons (non medical) work with IEP Team.
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7 Ways to Help Kids Transition Back to the Classroom https://www2.ed.gov/free/features/back-to-school.html
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California schools allowed to open for small groups with ’acute’ needs under new guidance https://edsource.org/2020/california-schools-allowed-to-open-for-small-groups-with-acute-needs-under-new-guidance/638337
Staying in Distance Learning:
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RCOC is hosting a webinar “Special Education and Distance Learning” on Thursday, 10/1 at 5pm. Register here: https://rcocdd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GqvTCpWKQKu0ytEzWcbKDg
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As school starts, California districts try to improve virtual special education: https://edsource.org/2020/as-school-starts-california-districts-try-to-improve-virtual-special-education/638325
Everyone:
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11 Things Special Needs Parents Need to Survive and Thrive https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-special-needs-parents-need-4151158
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Positive Student Profile to give to your child's IEP Team
Special Education Office: (949) 580-3206
https://www.svusd.org/departments/educational-services/special-education
Procedural Safeguards:
Get Involved
South Orange County CAC (Community Advisory Committee) Through SELPA (Special Education and Local Plan Area). Next meeting is 4/15/21 at 5pm via Zoom!!! The agenda with zoom login information will be posted 72 hours before the meeting on the website.
Email: CACofSOC@gmail.com
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/South-Orange-County-CACCommunity-Advisory-Committee-444453316388830/
20/21 CAC Meeting Calendar: https://www.svusd.org/uploaded/SVUSD_Department_Files/SELPA/2020-2021/Documents/CAC_Proposed_Meeting_Schedule_ADA.pdf
