Special Education Parent Connections
How to Connect?
- Special Education and 504 Plan PTA
- Parent Education
- Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
- Coffee Chat with the Principal and Mrs. Delk
- Special Education Middle School Transition
Special Education and 504 Plan PTA
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 2021-2022:
| 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 |
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
Parent Education Opportunities
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 Training on March 8, 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.
Preventing Burnout: Self-Care Tips for Parents and Caregivers
This workshop is presented by CHOC and will discuss the importance of self-care from a psychologist’s perspective and identifysigns of burnout that may not be obvious. The presentation will also include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on burnout among parents in the community as well as tips to prevent burnout.
Virtual Training on March 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
Depression and Anxiety in Kids and Teens
This workshop is hosted by CHOC and will focus on mental health awareness as well as signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in children/adolescents. Special attention will be paid to how current stressors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and other current events, are impacting children and teens. Attendees will learn warning signs to identify anxiety and depression symptoms in children and teens, coping skills for children and teens, and how parents can seek help.
Virtual Training on April 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM.
Understanding the Individual Education Program (IEP): The Process and the Document
In this training you will gain an understanding of how special education staff, with your input and collaboration, develop your child's IEP document. In addition, the IEP document will be explained page by page. Increasing your understanding of the IEP process and IEP document will assist you in becoming a more effective and confident member of the IEP Team.
Virtual Training on April 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM.
Please RSVP to the Greater Anaheim SELPA office via Jennifer Cox: jcox@gaselpa.org - a Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Play Dates: Facilitating Play, Fun and Friendship
Play is the foundation to academic learning, behavioral regulation, and social interaction for children. It is important for children to have a solid foundation of age-appropriate interests and play skills to be effective and successful in interacting with peers and building friendships. Friendships are the result of opportunities to interact and share interests and experiences. This workshop will support parents in learning key strategies and skills to build their child’s play skills and to structure and facilitate successful play date experiences for their child and peers.
Virtual Training on April 12, 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.
Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
This presentation is hosted by CHOC and will briefly review trends from national LGBTQ+ youth surveys on their experiences and sources of resilience. More attention will be focused on reviewing risk and protective factors for mental health concerns and describing a range of strategies to promote positive identities among LGBTQ+ youth. As part of this presentation, a CHOC Pediatric Psychologist will share online resources for youth, caregivers, and other supportive adults to remain connected and informed.
Virtual Training on May 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
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.
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
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
