Desert Mountain Charter SELPA Policies and Procedures

(3) license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs or a valid document, issued by the California CTC, where the function of the assistive technology service is augmentative communication; or (4) baccalaureate degree in engineering with emphasis in assistive technology; or (5) baccalaureate degree in a related field of engineering with a graduate certificate in rehabilitation technology or assistive technology; or (6) certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP); or (7) certificate in assistive technology applications issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution; or (8) credential that authorizes special education of physically impaired, orthopedically impaired, or severely impaired pupils.

Early Education Programs ( Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.20 ) (a) “Early education” means the program and services specified by Education Code section 56425 et. seq. (b) Early education programs for children with disabilities, as defined in Education Code section 56426, shall be provided only by personnel who meet the appropriate personnel qualifications set forth in this article and comply with Education Code section 56426.2.

Music Therapy ( Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.21 )

(a) According to the Certification Board for Music Therapists “Music therapy is the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who develops individualized treatment and supportive interventions for people of all ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional, physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs.” (b) Music therapy shall be provided only by personnel who hold a Music Therapist - Board Certified credential from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) on the completion of all academic and clinical training requirements, and after successfully passing the CBMT National Board Certification Examination. Transcription Services ( Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.22 ) Transcribers for visually impaired pupils shall have a certificate issued by the Library of Congress as a Braille Transcriber.

Chapter 22 – Supports and Services, Charter SELPA As of 10/17/2019 D/M Charter SELPA Steering Committee Approval

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