Special Education Handbook, Local Plans & Compliance

"In 1977, all California school districts and county school offices were mandated to form consortiums in geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries. Each region, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services. San Francisco Unified School District is it's own single district SELPA.

SELPAs are dedicated to the belief that all students can learn and that special needs students must be guaranteed equal opportunity to become contributing members of society. SELPAs facilitate high quality educational programs and services for special needs students and training for parents and educators. The SELPA collaborates with county agencies and school districts to develop and maintain healthy and enriching environments in which special needs students and families can live and succeed."

You can read more about SELPA's on the CDE Website.

Notice of Public Hearing: Tuesday, June 9 

Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. with closed session. Public open session begins at 5:30 p.m.

Attend the Meeting at 555 Franklin or Via Zoom

View the Agenda and Get Directions for Public Comment

2026-27 Plan Development -  Link to this section

Workgroup meetings were held from April 27 - May 18th to review the local plan.  (View Slides)