Special Education Services

SELPAS
Special Education Local Plan Areas
North Orange County SELPA

Directory of Schools
Administrative Unit I
Administrative Unit II
Administrative Unit III

Administrative Unit IV

Programs
Adult Transition
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Emotional Disturbance
Parent Infant Education and Support (PIES)

Physical Disabilities and Specialized Health Care Needs
Special Day Class - Language/Behavior

Instructional Support and Services
Assessment
Assistive Technology

Curriculum

Early Education Programs
Instructional Support Service Descriptions
Methodologies
Teacher/Staff Training

Conference Resource Materials
Linking Supports for Student Learning and Success Conference
OT and PT in School-Based Practice

OT and PT Day on Assistive Technology
OT and PT Legal Panel Q&A
OT PT Sensory and Behavior

In response to circumstances brought on by COVID-19, Special Education Schools and Services are working on resuming in-person instruction as we open our school sites to students. In-person instruction will be integrated and complimented by online learning options. Our school openings are being phased in as permitted by the State of California and the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Our staff and teachers are dedicated to continuing their connections with students to provide learning opportunities and support.

The following documents will help you understand the steps that Special Education Services are taking to help ensure that both students and faculty can return safely.

20-21 OCDE Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

20-21 School Reopening and Safety Plan

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Division of Special Education Services is a referral-based program serving students from the 27 Orange County school districts and surrounding areas. Referrals are made solely by a student's district of residence when a more intensive educational setting is needed.

Students we serve:

Autism
Intellectual Disability
Orthopedic Impairment
Multiple Handicapped
Emotional Disturbance
Visual Impairment
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

We currently have over 400 students on 14 different campuses throughout Orange County. Our programs are divided into Administrative Units (AU's) in the North, Central and South Region. We also operate specialized programs for students that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in both an elementary oral program and a secondary total communication program.

AU 1- North Orange County

Knott Early Learning Center
Mann Special Classes
OC Regional Oral DHH Program
Parent Infant Education Support (PIES) DHH Program

AU 2- Central Orange County

Golden West College Adult Transition Program
Harbor Learning Center Special Classes
Hillview High School Special Classes

AU 3- South Orange County

Irvine High School Special Classes
Newhart Special Classes
Mission Viejo Special Classes
Reilly Special Classes
Saddleback College Adult Transition Program

AU 4- Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Venado Middle School DHH Program
University High School DHH Program
Orange Coast College DHH Adult Transition Program