various related services staff members are periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with state regulations and adherence to program guidelines. There are basic tasks performed by related services personnel. First, to assist with the determination of eligibility of children with disabilities. Second, to conduct therapeutic and remedial work that attempts to offset or to mitigate the effects of the child’s disability. The emphasis is to extend education services provided by the regular classroom teacher and personnel designated to provide specialized academic instruction. These specialized educational services promote student success with the standards and frameworks through appropriate application of the core curriculum or the alternate curriculum. The IEP substantiates the need for specific related services and identifies the goals to be reached. When the child has reached the goals specified, the child is reviewed by the appropriate service provider. Related services that are normally provided through public and private agencies, such as California Children’s Services (CCS), continue to be provided by these agencies when appropriate. When needed services are not available within the Charter LEA, the service(s) are contracted through private vendors. The IEP team, in cooperation with parents, can assist with the necessary services and the appropriate provider. The Charter SELPA contracts for NPS/NPA services and is responsible for the oversight of those services to children and parents. Section C – Service Animals The Charter SELPA recognizes that animals can be an effective support aid, and that animals may perform vital service functions for children with disabilities. In addition, that instruction related to the care and treatment of animals teaches children a sense of responsibility and promotes the humane treatment of living creatures. The following information is designed to provide guidance regarding the use of guide dogs, signal dogs, and service dogs by children with disabilities enrolled in schools within the Charter SELPA, as well as the use of such dogs by visitors and staff on school property and at school-sponsored programs and activities. (Americans with Disabilities Act Title II § 35.136. Service Animals) DEFINITIONS (a) Individual with a Disability: as defined by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (b) Guide Dog: defined by California Civil Code section 54.1 as any dog trained by an appropriately licensed person to assist an individual with a disability. (c) Signal Dog: defined by California Civil Code section 54.1 as any dog individually trained to alert an individual, who is deaf or hearing impaired, to intruders or sounds. (d) Service Dog: defined by California Civil Code section 54.1 as any dog individually trained to the requirements of the individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, minimal protection work, rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.
Chapter 22 – Supports and Services, Charter SELPA As of 10/17/2019 D/M Charter SELPA Steering Committee Approval
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