For the purposes of this section, an eye specialist shall mean a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other licensed physician and surgeon who has training and expertise in low vision disabilities. Vision services shall be provided only by personnel who possess: (1) a licensed as an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Physician or Surgeon, issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs and authorizing the licensee to provide the services rendered; or (2) a valid credential authorizing vision instruction or services. 8. Specialized driver training instruction Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.8 . Specialized driver training instruction may include instruction to an individual with exceptional needs to supplement the regular driver training program. The IEP team shall determine the need for supplementary specialized driver training instruction. The need to supplement the regular program shall be based on an assessment of the pupil’s health, physical, and/or educational needs which require modifications which cannot be met through a regular driver training program. Driver training for individuals herein described must be provided by qualified teachers, as defined by Education Code sections 41906 and 41907. 9. Counseling and guidance Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.9. Counseling and guidance services may be provided to an individual with exceptional needs who requires additional counseling and guidance services to supplement the regular guidance and counseling program. The IEP team shall determine the need for additional guidance and counseling services. Counseling and guidance services necessary to implement the IEP may include: (1) Educational counseling in which the pupil is assisted in planning and implementing his or her immediate and long-range educational program; (2) Career counseling in which the pupil is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities, and interests in order to make realistic career decisions; (3) Personal counseling in which the pupil is helped to develop his or her ability to function with social and personal responsibility; (4) Counseling and consultation with parents and staff members on learning problems and guidance programs for pupils. Counseling and guidance shall be provided only by personnel who possess a: (1) license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the Medical Board of California, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Chapter 5 – Supports and Services, Desert/Mountain SELPA As of 10/18/19 D/M SELPA Steering Committee Approval
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