About the Plan

Special Education Local Plan Areas ("SELPAs") must ensure a continuum of program options to meet the needs of students with disabilities for special education and related services. This is addressed in each SELPA's Local Plan.

The Local Plan is organized under the following Sections, Attachments, and Certifications:  

• Section A: Contacts and Certifications
  • Contact Information and Certification Requirements
  • Special Education Local Plan Area Review Requirements
  • Public Hearing Requirements
• Section B: Governance and Administration
  • Local Plan Requirements
  • Policies, Procedures, and Programs
  • Administration of Regionalized Operations and Services
  • SELPA Services
• Section D: Annual Budget Plan
• Section E: Annual Service Plan
• Attachments
• Certifications
  • Certification 1
  • Certification 2
  • Certification 3
  • Certification 4
  • Certification 5

The California Department of Education ("CDE") established guidelines for the coordinated development and submission of the Local Plan. Those guidelines can be found here.