DMSELPA Policies and Procedures

Policy – Category 2000 (Administration)

BP 2002 – State Special Schools

2.0

State Special Schools

California Education Code § 59001. The California School for the Deaf is part of the public school system of the state except that it derives no revenue from the State School Fund, and has for its object the education of the deaf, who because of their severe hearing loss and educational needs, cannot be provided an appropriate educational program and related services in the regular public schools. California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) is a state special school that serves hearing-impaired children between the ages of three and 21, who live in Southern California. Both residential and day programs are available for eligible children. CSDR staff members work closely with local school districts to collaborate and provide children who are hard of hearing or deaf with the state-adopted curriculum, standards, and student performance outcomes. California School for the Blind’s mission is to provide a comprehensive educational program to California students who are visually impaired, deaf-blind, and visually impaired/multi-handicapped from infancy through age 21. Both residential and day programs are available to assist eligible children to lead vocationally, personally, and socially satisfying lives that are productive and at their highest level of independence.

2.1

Rationale for State School Referral

• Documentation must exist that no local education agency (LEA) or county program exists where the child’s ne eds can be met appropriately, even with modifications; or

• Documentation must indicate that LEA or county staff cannot adequately assess the child’s ability, functional levels, and learning potential.

2.2

Prerequisites to State School Referral

All local public resources must be investigated and proven inappropriate by the IEP team. This documentation should include all modifications that have been made to help the child be successful in the least restrictive environment.

2.3

IEP Meetings for Possible State School Placement

The IEP team members shall review all available data relative to assessment, modification to current program, program needs, local program options, and state school programs.

BP 2002 – State Special Schools

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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 04/18)

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