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Parent Guide to SPED
A step-by-step resource for families navigating
special education.
special education.
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What is Special Education?
Special education is a term used by the law to describe the specialized academic instruction that meets the unique needs of a child who has a disability that impairs his/her ability to succeed in the general education environment. These services are provided by the public school system and are free.
Envision Schools is part of the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). This means we do not belong to San Francisco, Hayward or Oakland Unified School Districts for the purposes of providing special education. New students are processed as Inter-District Transfers and each student transferring to Envision Schools will have an IEP meeting in the first thirty days of the student’s attendance.
Download a PDF on Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights.
Envision Schools is part of the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). This means we do not belong to San Francisco, Hayward or Oakland Unified School Districts for the purposes of providing special education. New students are processed as Inter-District Transfers and each student transferring to Envision Schools will have an IEP meeting in the first thirty days of the student’s attendance.
Download a PDF on Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights.
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Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a state mandated consortium of parents, teachers, administrators and community members who work on behalf of students receiving special education services in our Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and that meets three times per academic year.
Under California Ed Code, the CAC team “shall have the authority and fulfill the responsibilities that are defined for it in the local plan. The responsibilities shall include, but need not be limited to, all the following:
a) Advising the policy and administrative entity of the special education local plan area regarding the development, amendment, and review of the local plan. The entity shall review and consider the comments from the community and advisory committee;
b) Recommending annual priorities to be addressed by the plan;
c) Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan;
d) Encouraging community involvement in the development and review of the local plan;
e) Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs;
f) Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.”
Contact your student’s Learning Specialist if you would like a listing of dates the CAC team meets.
Under California Ed Code, the CAC team “shall have the authority and fulfill the responsibilities that are defined for it in the local plan. The responsibilities shall include, but need not be limited to, all the following:
a) Advising the policy and administrative entity of the special education local plan area regarding the development, amendment, and review of the local plan. The entity shall review and consider the comments from the community and advisory committee;
b) Recommending annual priorities to be addressed by the plan;
c) Assisting in parent education and in recruiting parents and other volunteers who may contribute to the implementation of the plan;
d) Encouraging community involvement in the development and review of the local plan;
e) Supporting activities on behalf of individuals with exceptional needs;
f) Assisting in parent awareness of the importance of regular school attendance.”
Contact your student’s Learning Specialist if you would like a listing of dates the CAC team meets.
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RTI – Does your child need help?
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a way to help students experiencing difficulty in school. RTI supports academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs through systems of data analysis, problem solving, instruction and intervention.
RTI is not a program, but a process: a way to identify students who are at risk, why they are struggling and how the family and school can support them together as a community.
A Student Success Team (SST) is a team centered around problem solving difficulties your child may be having.
All children develop at different rates and ways. If you suspect that your child may have a disability or you are interested in learning more about our RTI process or Student Success Teams (SST) for your child, please contact your school’s Principal or Vice Principal of Student Support to discuss your concerns.
RTI is not a program, but a process: a way to identify students who are at risk, why they are struggling and how the family and school can support them together as a community.
A Student Success Team (SST) is a team centered around problem solving difficulties your child may be having.
All children develop at different rates and ways. If you suspect that your child may have a disability or you are interested in learning more about our RTI process or Student Success Teams (SST) for your child, please contact your school’s Principal or Vice Principal of Student Support to discuss your concerns.
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Our Scholarships
Who Can Apply
Supporting students who are ready to lead, learn, and give back.
Any graduate of an Envision Education school who is currently in college is eligible to apply for the Persistence Scholarship. Priority is given to first year college students, but students in any year of college can apply to help them cover costs of the next year of college.
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The first in their families to attend college
Actively engaged in their school and community
Committed to completing higher education and making a difference in their field
Every applicant is encouraged to apply — we believe that potential should never be limited by financial barriers.
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Scholarships That You Can Apply
Discover available scholarship options for Envision students and alumni to enhance their educational journey.
Alumni Scholarship for
Envision Program
Envision Program
Graduates aiming for advanced degrees should showcase their leadership skills and contributions to their communities.
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Access in Bay Area
Access in Bay Area
Assist first-generation students from the Bay Area as
they transition into four-year universities.
Email persistence@envisionschools.org to apply.they transition into four-year universities.
California Cal Grant for Students
California offers state-funded assistance to residents seeking to further their education beyond high school, making higher learning more accessible for all.
Email persistence@envisionschools.org to apply.
About Daniel McLaughlin
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In 2002, we launched our first high school, thanks to the vision and dedication of Daniel McLaughlin, who co-founded Envision Education along with Bob Lenz. Twenty years later, we are now a network of five Bay Area schools serving grades 6-12, along with a consulting division that works with educators all over the country. We remain firmly committed to Daniel’s singular professional purpose: disrupting the cycle of poverty by delivering excellent schools to low-income communities.
Daniel passed away in 2019. To honor his life’s work and in partnership with his family and friends, Envision launched the Daniel McLaughlin College Persistence Scholarship. With this program, Envision honors Daniel’s legacy, ensuring that he continues to have an impact on generations of Envision graduates. With every scholarship award, we fulfill his vision of helping all students achieve a college degree.
Since 2002, Envision has changed students' lives through its Portfolio Defense model, providing vital skills for college and careers, including academic knowledge, leadership, and a growth mindset.