Alpine County
How Do I Find Out About Preschool Options?
Special education and related services are provided or coordinated by Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for children (birth to 22) with disabilities. Under California's Early Start Program, SELPAs and Regional Centers have shared responsibility for developing and coordinating early intervention services including transition to preschool at the local level. The SELPAs can provide local program information, local service directories, and referral information on other public and private education and related services available in your community.
You may explore a variety of preschool programs to find one that suits the needs of your child and family. Community preschools, parent participation preschools, school district state funded programs, school district special day classes and Head Start are among the possible options.
Head Start is a free comprehensive preschool program for income eligible families that also includes children with special needs. Classes are available for three- and four-year-old children throughout WarmLine's six county region. Part and full day classes may be available. Contact your SELPA, local Head Start, or WarmLine Family Resource Center for more information about preschool options.
Every SELPA has a group called the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) which is made up primarily of parents of children with special needs. The group advises the Special Education Department and provides training and information to parents of children who receive Special Education services. Your SELPA can give you information about when the CAC meets. (There is generally CAC information available on the SELPA or school district's Special Education Department web page.) In addition to learning more about Special Education, participating in your CAC will also give you the opportunity to meet other parents. For more information on CACs you may also contact WarmLine.
County Specific Numbers
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Alpine County Office of Education
Tahoe Alpine, Special Education Local Plan Area |
(530) 694-2230
(530) 541-2850 x248 |
Regional Numbers
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California Department of Education
Special Education Department |
(916) 445-4613
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While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, please call WarmLine Family Resource Center (WLFRC) at 916-922-9276 or 800-660-7995 with any information that will help make the next edition of this directory even better. Also, please note that numbers are listed under the county name; there is an additional listing for regional numbers whenever possible.
Inclusion of a program or resource does not imply endorsement or recommendation by WarmLine.
Inclusion of a program or resource does not imply endorsement or recommendation by WarmLine.
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Copyright ©2000 WarmLine Family Resource Center.
The WarmLine is a public benefit, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
