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Dr. Danielle Jefferson, Psy.D.

Director of Special Education

OSD Special Education Organizational Chart

Oxnard School District Special Education Department Vision:
To create an engaging and comprehensive learning environment that supports the educational success and motivational outcomes of all students in the Oxnard School District through the belief and practice that  all students belong across all educational and recreational settings.

School District Special Education Department Mission:
The Oxnard School District Special Education Department supports and models inclusive educational programming and practices across all academic, social-emotional, and recreational settings. The Oxnard School District Special Education Department promotes the awareness of student strengths and challenges in the development of equitable environments that encourage a growth mindset for learning and personal development.

Specialized Academic Instruction

Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) is provided for students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities based on their Individualized Education Program. These services may be delivered in the general education classroom as well as in special education classrooms.

A Special Education disability means, according to §§300.530-300.536, a child having one or more conditions including intellectual disabilities, a hearing impairment including deafness, a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment including blindness, emotional disturbance, an orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, or other health impairment, a specific learning disability, a deaf or blind student, or students with multiple disabilities, and who, by reason thereof, need special education and related services.

In addition to the eligibility criteria noted above, please note that California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 5 states:

3030. A pupil shall qualify as an individual with exceptional needs, pursuant to Section 56026 of the Education Code, if the results of the assessment as required by Section 56320 demonstrate that the degree of the pupil's impairment as described in Section 3030 (a through j) requires special education in one or more of the program options authorized by Section 56361 of the Education Code. The decision as to whether or not the assessment results demonstrate that the degree of the pupil’s impairment requires special education shall be made by the individualized education program team, including assessment personnel, in accordance with Section 5634(d) of the Education Code. The individualized education program shall take into account all the relevant materials available to the pupil. No single score or product of scores shall be used as the sole criterion for the decision of the individualized education program team as to the pupil's eligibility for special education.

To qualify for special education services, a student must:

• Have a documented disability that is covered by IDEA, and

• Need special education in order to access the general education curriculum

For more information, contact your local school or the Oxnard School District Special Education Department at 805-385-1501, ext. 2160.

Requesting a Special Education Assessment

A parent may request a special education assessment at any time if they believe their child may need special education supports or services.

1. Submit Your Request
   Speak with a school administrator and/or submit a written request for assessment to the administrative staff at your child's school or your child's classroom teacher.
   A written request should be signed and dated and should identify the area or areas of concern, such as reading, writing, mathematics, language, communication, behavior, attention, or another area related to your child's educational progress.
2. District Response Timeline
   Whether the request is made verbally or in writing, the District has 15 calendar days to respond to the request, not counting days between the student's regular school sessions or terms or school vacation days in excess of five school days.
3. If the District Declines to Assess
   If the District declines to initiate an assessment, it must provide the reasons for its decision.
   The decision will be communicated through a Prior Written Notice (PWN). The notice will also include a copy of the Parent and Adult Student Rights and Procedural Safeguards for Special Education from the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), which are available through the link below in English, Spanish, and audio in Mixteco.
4. Discussing the District's Decision
   If you disagree with the District's decision not to assess your child, please contact your child's school principal or the Special Education Manager assigned to your child's school to discuss your request and any concerns you may have.
   The assigned Special Education Manager can be found in the Special Education Department Organizational Chart linked above. This information is also available by selecting Staff from the drop-down menu located on the left side of the Special Education Department webpage.
5. Additional Parent Rights and Protections
   The District is committed to working collaboratively with families and encourages parents to discuss any questions or concerns with their child's school principal or assigned Special Education Manager so that concerns may be addressed as early as possible.
   If you do not receive a response or if you disagree with the District's decision not to assess your child, you have rights and protections under state and federal law. These rights include the ability to file a compliance complaint with the California Department of Education or a due process complaint with the California Office of Administrative Hearings.

For additional information regarding your rights, please refer to the Parent and Adult Student Rights and Procedural Safeguards for Special Education linked below or contact one of the following agencies:

Oxnard School District
Special Education Department
1051 South A Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 385-1501

Ventura County SELPA
5100 Adolfo Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 437-1560
Fax: (805) 437-1599
Website: www.vcselpa.org

California Department of Education
Special Education Division
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (800) 926-0648
Website: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se

 

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For special education records request please contact khenry@oxnardsd.org