Special Education Parent Connections

Welcome to the Special Education and 504 Plan PTA

The Los Alamitos Unified School District PTA Special Education and 504 Plan Parent Information Group gives parents of students with special needs an opportunity to meet with the Director of Special Education and the District Special Education team several times throughout the school year. The mission of the Special Education and 504 Plan PTA is to provide relevant information regarding students receiving programming via Special Education or 504 Plan; to provide support to families with students with special needs; and to facilitate communication between parents and the District.

More information about the Special Education and 504 Plan PTA can be found on the Los Alamitos PTA Council website.  

Please see the Special Education PTA Flyer and the PTA Special Education Toolkit for helpful information about supporting a child with special needs.

 

Scheduled Meetings 2020-2021:

Date	Time	Location
10/28/2021	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Zoom, link below
1/27/2022	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Zoom, link below
3/31/2022	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Zoom, link below
5/12/2022	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Zoom, link below

 

Please use the following Zoom link for all Special Education and 504 Plan PTA Meetings this year: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88332475709?pwd=V0JzWUc3d2xJbEFUTENtYkY2cUZ3UT09

Meeting ID: 883 3247 5709

Passcode: 525525

 

Parent Education Opportunities

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Introduction to Special Education

This workshop is designed for parents and family members of students who are eligible for special education or for anyone who is interested in learning more about special education and the IEP process. Topics include the Assessment Process, Parental Rights, Understanding the IEP, IEP goals and services, and other issues related to special education. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Several workshops will be offered during the school year. The same material will be covered at each workshop.

Virtual Trainings on December 7, 2021 and March 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration. 

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Youth Suicide Awareness

Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst school age youth.  Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress.  Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on these signs and help. This training will cover suicide warning signs, risk factors, protective factors and strategies/tools on how to work with students who may be thinking of suicide.  Resources will also be provided.  Presented in partnership with OCDE Crisis Response Network. 

Virtual Training October 5th, 2021 at 6:00PM

Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration. 

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Supporting Your Child During Times of Crises

This workshop will facilitate understanding of the common reactions of children in crises, identify risk factors and warning signs, and explore supportive practices that helpers can immediately incorporate into their work with children, students, parents, and communities. Through this workshop, we hope to bring light to the importance of teaching our children resilience and how to return to a functional well-being or new “normal” after a crisis.  Presented in partnership with OCDE Crisis Response Network. 

Virtual Training November 9th, 2021 at 6:00PM

Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration. 

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How Technology, Organization and Structure Impact Behavior

As we have learned to navigate educational platforms such as Google classroom and Zoom lessons, our skill sets online are becoming more proficient.  Although we have become more accustomed to log on and problem solve technology issues, we are left with other variables that impact our students ability to access instruction.  In this training, we talk through what may be your current learning environment and offer suggestions for small changes that can have a positive impact on the stress level in your home.

Click here to watch the video presented by The Greater Anaheim SELPA. 

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The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is operated through the SELPA and is comprised of parents, educators and community members.  The primary purpose of the committee is to facilitate communication and understanding, leading to improved special education programs and related services, and to assist in the development of the Local Plan for Special Education which is submitted to the State Department of Education for approval.  Each district is allowed 2-4 participants. 

If you are interested in representing Los Alamitos Unified School District in the CAC, please contact: 

SELPA Executive Director

Paul Lavigne, Ed.D.
(714) 796-8960
plavigne@gaselpa.org