Special Education
Chico Unified School District is dedicated to identifying, locating and assessing all students from infancy through age 21 who may have disabilities. We work in partnership with the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) to provide appropriate support and related services to those students.
Chico Unified is committed to providing eligible students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education consistent with federal and state laws.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be done only with parent permission at which time parents will also receive a copy of their rights. Upon identification of a special need for a child, the IEP Team shall consider appropriate services and placement.
Arrangements will be made to have a child's strengths and possible needs evaluated. This will be done through testing and conferences held among those who have worked with the child: teachers, nurses, counselors, therapists, psychologists and others. The assessment must be completed and an IEP meeting held within 60 days after receipt of a signed assessment plan.
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT (LRE)
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT (LRE)
The
District recognizes the importance of the least restrictive philosophy
as set forth in state and federal legislation. It is our intent to
implement the requirements to the maximum extent, and to ensure its
application in all placement considerations. The intent clearly is to
have the special student as much a part of a regular school program as
possible while giving considerations to the needs of both exceptional
and regular pupils.
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM
Services are provided on the based on the individual student's needs. A team comprised educational professionals and the parent(s) will determine a student's unique needs and consider a variety of factors. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed during the planning meeting.
An IEP is a legal document that describes how the Chico Unified School District provides services to a student with exceptional needs. Special Education and services are provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
PARENT and STUDENT SUPPORT – SEPAC
PARENT and STUDENT SUPPORT – SEPAC
PARENT and STUDENT SUPPORT – SEPAC
Special Education Parent Advisory Collaborative (SEPAC)
Parents and Educators working together to create a welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive community at Chico Unified School District for our Special Education community. Learn more by visiting the SEPAC website: SEPAC (google.com).
PARENTS' RIGHTS
PARENTS' RIGHTS
PARENTS' RIGHTS
Parents are notified of all of their rights annually and at various stages within the special education process. Staffs from the District, County Office of Education or SELPA are available to answer questions and provide assistance.
To view the Special Education Rights of Parents and Children document in your language, click a link below:
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
- Designated Instruction and Service- Such instruction and services will be provided by the regular class teacher, the special education teacher or specialists competent to provide such instruction and services. If not, the appropriately credentialed Designated Instruction and Service (DIS) specialist will provide such instruction and service. Some examples are: A-PE and S/L services. If your child needs a specialized service, which relates to his/her educational progress, it may be provided by the local school, County Office of Education or an outside agency.
- Resource Specialist Program- The Resource Specialist provides instructional services to students in order to implement the IEP. He/She also provides consultation to parents and regular staff members in areas such as assessment, curriculum and classroom management as well as monitoring pupil services with regular school programs. The majority of the student's day is spent in the regular program.
- State Special Schools - The state provides residential schools and assessment for handicapped pupils as appropriate.
- Non-Public, Non-Sectarian Schools and Services- All appropriate public school programs in the SELPA or nearby SELPAs shall be explored prior to considering the non-public school program alternatives.