Special Education Services

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.

Notice of Procedural Safeguards

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

Special Education Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards - English

Special Education Parental Rights and Procedural Safeguards - Spanish

Release of Information Form

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.

Exchange of Information Form - HIPPA Privacy Authorization for Release of Medical/Educational Information for Students - English

Exchange of Information Form - HIPPA Privacy Authorization for Release of Medical/Educational Information for Students - Spanish

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group of parents and educators interested in helping children who have special educational 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 administration to promote our children's needs and educate parents in our districts. These meetings are open to the public; everyone is welcome to attend. Joining the CAC gives you 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, and meeting times and locations, please visit the Special Education Local Planning Agency (SELPA) III website at https://www.sccoe.org/selpa/selpa3-cac/Pages/default.aspx.

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Parent Handbook - English Version

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Parent Handbook - Spanish Version

Preschool Assessment

To request an assessment for your preschooler age 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.

Autism Resources for Parents

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services

Visit The Santa Clara SELPA web page 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. SELPA ADR Webpage Link.