Dr. Deneen Guss, County Superintendent of Schools
SELPA News
The Monterey County SELPA is proud to share recent highlights from our ongoing work supporting inclusive education across the county. Over the past few months, SELPA has hosted a series of professional learning workshops and collaborative events focused on strengthening services for students with disabilities.
A Year In Review: CAPTAIN Video
Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
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IDEA 50th Anniversary: November
On behalf of the IDEA 50th Anniversary Workgroup, we are pushing out our next monthly IDEA 50th resource, and our focus for November 2025 is “Special Education Related Services and Support.” Please share with document, which is in English and Spanish, with your LEAs, families, and partner agencies!
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IDEA 50th Anniversary: October
We continue to celebrate 50 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act with some additional resources in English and Spanish. The focus for October 2025 is “Individual Education Programs and Student Voice.”
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IDEA 50th Anniversary: September
To honor the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we are sharing September 2025 resources around the “Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion.”
IDEA has transformed the educational landscape by ensuring that children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), grounded in the principles of equity, access, and inclusion.
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IDEA 50th Anniversary: August
The focus for August 2025 is “The Foundations of the IDEA and a Look Back.” In this month’s resource, historic milestones and pioneers of special education are featured as well as a forward look at the themes for the year.
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IDEA 50th Anniversary
Monterey County SELPA proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For five decades, IDEA has ensured that students with disabilities receive equitable access to education and meaningful support. As we honor this milestone, SELPA remains committed to fostering inclusion, collaboration, and success for all learners in Monterey County.