Downey-Montebello Special Education Local Plan | Collaborate, Communicate, Support, and Educate
We are SELPA
Today, as never before, parents, students, staff, and community members work together to make certain that the appropriate services are provided on an individualized basis for every child with a disability. The services are supported by the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). That’s us!
Do you suspect your child may have a disability?
Infant
Birth – 23 months
Toddler
Ages 2 – 3
Preschool
Ages 3 – 5
First Grade & Beyond
Ages 6+
“Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well,
you’re needed by someone.” — Martina Navratilova
Upcoming Events
Transition Fair
What is Special Education?
Special education refers to a set of educational programs and/or services designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities whose needs cannot be met in the general education school program.
%
of public school students receive Special Education services
%
of those students had specific learning disabilities
Contact Us
For children 3 years and younger.
(562) 469-6793
Children under 3 years old:
Contact Jennifer Ramirez: jenramirez@dusd.net
Students older than 3 years old:
Contact Erica Diaz: ediaz@dusd.net