Dear Families,
I don’t have to tell you that it was a difficult and stressful start to winter this year with the winds, fires and destruction. At the SELPA, our thoughts are with everyone affected, which we know are many. I hope you and your families and your homes remained protected and safe. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the SELPA if we can support you in any way.
You may have heard various talk in the media and on social media regarding the future of the US Department of Education and possibly the status of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). I want to assure you that the IDEA has always had strong bipartisan support in this country and there is absolutely no talk or proposals to threaten it. The State SELPA Association of California (which the WSGV SELPA is part of) continues to advocate strongly in Washington for fully funding IDEA.
On another note, I am pleased to introduce our new partnership with Elevate Educational Solutions (see below). Elevate provides a new approach to supporting parents through the IEP process and any possible conflicts or disputes that may arise.
As we approach spring, wishing everyone blue skies and warm weather ahead.
In Partnership,
Tamara Schiern
Executive Director
WSGV SELPA
Francesca Gutierrez, Fiscal Director III
Jeanette Cervantes, Program Specialist
