The Moreland School District is committed to providing a Free Appropriate Public Education for eligible preschoolers and school-age students in the Least Restrictive Environment to meet each student’s individual needs. The District special education program is operated consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. These laws and regulations require the District to locate, assess and identify all students within the District from 3 years of age through 8th grade who may have disabilities and then provide appropriate placements and/or related services to those who are eligible for special education. Special education is provided to students based upon the individual needs of the student and the recommendations of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. The IEP team develops an IEP, a legal document that describes the services that the Moreland School District will provide for each student who is eligible for special education.

This document details the rights of parents and students related to special education.

This form must be initialed and signed by the parent to allow the sharing of information between the district and outside agencies and/or specialists.

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of parents and educators interested in helping children who have special education needs. Our CAC represents eleven school districts in Santa Clara County. We meet several times during each school year to work with school district staff and administrators to promote our children's needs and educate parents in our district. These meetings are open to the public; everyone is welcome to attend. Joining the CAC gives an opportunity to have your opinions heard and make a difference in the way special education is conducted in our area. Please join us!

 

For more information about the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, meeting times and locations, please visit the Special Education Local Planning Agency (SELPA) III website.

To request an assessment for your preschooler aged 3-5 (not kindergarten eligible for the current school year), please contact the Student Services department at (408) 874-2951. Once your child is enrolled and residency is confirmed, you will be contacted by a member of the assessment team to begin to gather more information about your child and to explain the evaluation process.

Visit the Santa Clara SELPA webpage for information and resources regarding no-cost ADR services to assist school districts and parents in proactively resolving special education disagreements and disputes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.