Family Resouces

  • Special education is instruction specifically designed to meet the needs of a student with a disability. AIMS is a member of the El Dorado Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA).

    For additional information about the El Dorado Charter SELPA please visit the website at https://charterselpa.org/parent-resources/

    Students who receive special education and/or related services must meet criteria under one of the following categories for Special Education eligibility:

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (AUT)

    • Emotional Disturbance (ED)

    • Intellectual Disability(ID)

    • Hard of Hearing (HH)

    • Deafness (DEAF)

    • Speech or Language Impairment(SLI)

    • Visual Impairment(VI)

    • Other Health Impairment (OHI)

    • Specific LEarning Disability (SLD)

    • Deaf-Blindness (DB)

    • Multiple Disability (MD)

    • Orthopedic Impairment (OI)

    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

  • Procedural safeguards refer to the educational rights of students with disabilities ages three through 21 and their parents, legal guardians, or surrogate parents under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the California Education Code.

    Knowing your rights as a parent/guardian of a student with disabilities is necessary to navigate the complex special education system.

    Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parents Rights:

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  • After assessment, an IEP team meeting takes place. Team members include the parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, other individuals and , if appropriate, the child.

    If the IEP team determines that the student is eligible for and needs special education an IEP is developed to address the student’s needs. The IEP team will identify the following: present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, areas of need, goals and objectives to address areas of need, and special education and related services and supports that provide maximum interaction with typically developing peers. Written parental consent is required prior to IEP implementation.

    The IEP team meets annually to review the IEP. Parents/guardians or any member of the IEP team may request an IEP team meeting at any time.

  • The list below displays the most common services* that are indicated on a student's IEP and the personnel qualified to provide them:

    • Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) – This service is performed by a credentialed special education teacher or an instructional aide under the supervision of a special education teacher. SAI is the comprehensive, specialized academic and/or behavioral instruction a student may require.

    • Speech and Language Therapy – This service is performed by a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) under the supervision of the SLP. This service may include teaching articulation of sounds, expressive and receptive language, and pragmatic skills. Some students may have this service alone on their IEPs, while others may have it combined with other services, such as SAI.

    • Occupational Therapy (OT) – This service is performed by an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) under the supervision of an OT. This service may include sensory integration and/or fine motor skills, such as handwriting.

    • Educationally-Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) – ERMHS are offered for students who require additional support, such as counseling, individual counseling, and guidance, in order for them to function socially and emotionally within the school environment and to access their education program.

    *Note: This is not a comprehensive list and does not reflect the full continuum of services. AIMS will provide placement in a more restrictive setting once the IEP team has determined that a student requires such level of support.

  • Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et. seq) and relevant state law, AIMS K12 College Prep Charter District is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children enrolled at AIMS k12 College Prep Charter schools with known or suspected disabilities to determine whether a need for special education and related services exists.  This includes children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State. To ensure that eligible students are receiving the services to which they are entitled, we would like to request your assistance.

    If you know of a child who has a disability or that you suspect may have a disability, you may refer that child’s parent or guardian to AIMS K12 College Prep Charter District by contacting Julia Li at 510-407-2550. Please note: All referrals are considered confidential. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.

  • El Dorado Charter SELPA Parent Resource Page

    Community Advisory Committee (CAC) MeetingsComite Asesor Comunitario (CAC)

    Family Empowerment Centers

    EDC SELPA Parent Handbook

    EDC SELPA Family Resource Guide

    1. We ask that parents first come to us to convene the IEP team and discuss concerns. Upon request, the IEP team will meet within 30 days and develop a plan of action to support your child.

    2. If parents are still dissatisfied with the support and services their child is receiving, then file a uniform complaint here.

    3. If your concern continues to be unaddressed, then refer to the CDE Complaint Process with federal and state law resources.

    4. Request Due Process with the California Department of Education by contacting the Office of Administrative Hearings.

  • To request your students' special education records, contact sped@aimsk12.org.