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General Information

Services to All Districts

The San Joaquin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is made up of 10 school districts. Support is provided to these districts upon request and may include consultation and/or direct service. An important function is to act as an interagency liaison and bridge between community resources and student needs.

The SELPA, one of three in San Joaquin County, has been in operation providing support since 1981. There are currently more than 6,380 students with identified special education needs within the SELPA region, ranging in age from birth to 22. Staff and services available include but are not limited to the following:

Program/Educational Specialists may be requested to consult with teachers/administrators on individual students providing technical assistance regarding Individualized Education Program (IEP) including Individual Transition Plan (ITP) development; behavioral interventions; curricular resources and program recommendations. Networking and staff development are major components and are provided at the District, SELPA, and Regional levels.

The Psychologists are responsible for services from birth to 22 years of age. Specialized services provided are consultation regarding special education law, evaluations, professional training opportunities, and ethical issues. The psychologists function in rural districts, county programs, non public schools and non public agencies.

Download the SELPA Psychological Services Attachment

Career Vocational Staff, consisting of a program/educational specialist and 3 full time job developers/job coaches, assist teachers, parents and students in the SJCOE SELPA in accessing career vocational curriculum, resources, services, agencies and the WorkAbility 1 program.

What our SELPA Provides
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Program/Educational Specialists
  • Career-Vocational Specialists
  • Psychologists
  • Staff Development Opportunities
  • Management Information Services
  • Curriculum Resources
  • IEP Forms: Special Education Information System (SEIS), a web-based system with standards-based goals library and MIS utility and associated training
  • Liaison Activities with Associated Agencies
  • Low-incidence equipment ordering and inventory tracking

    Lending Library Services

  • Curriculum Materials
  • Assessment Materials
  • Special Education Catalogs
  • Career-Vocational Materials
  • Parent Resources

    Information Resources

  • Local Special Education Programs
  • Legislation/Regulations
  • Community Agencies
  • Quarterly Newsletter
  • Staff Development Bulletin
  • Career-Vocational Resources
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Brochure
  • Community Advisory Committee Brochure

Where We Are

The SELPA Regionalized Service Office is located in the Education Service Center, at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, 2707 Transworld Dr. Stockton. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How To Access

If you need assistance regarding services, consult your District Special Education Administrator.

Please contact PJ Hamilton at (209) 468-4925 for information regarding SELPA.
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