The Ventura County SELPA office is responsible for the implementation of the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan, and for ensuring a free appropriate public education to all students with identified disabilities according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

California Department of Education (CDE) (CDE) This component of the CDE provides support for program specialists and school psychologists in serving our special populations.

TRI-COUNTIES REGIONAL CENTER

TCRC provides person and family centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning, and recreating in the community.

Program Specialists

Danielle Edwards Kendall Forrester

Andrea Heisser Erin MacIntyre

Brian Wenzel Patricia Weintraub

Dr. Madhavi Williams

2019-2020

School/Assignment	Specialist
Arroyo Elementary	Brian Wenzel
Atherwood Elementary	Pat Weintraub
Berylwood Elementary	Kendall Forrester
Big Springs Elementary	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Crestview Elementary	Brian Wenzel
Garden Grove Elementary	Brian Wenzel
Hollow Hills Elementary	Danielle Edwards
Justin Early Learners Academy	Erin MacIntyre
Katherine Elementary	Brian Wenzel
Knolls Elementary	Pat Weintraub
Madera Elementary	Kendall Forrester
Mountain View Elementary	Pat Weintraub
Park View Elementary	Andrea Heisser
Santa Susana Elementary	Danielle Edwards
Sycamore Elementary	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Township Elementary	Pat Weintraub
Vista Elementary	Kendall Forrester
White Oak Elementary	Brian Wenzel
Wood Ranch Elementary	Kendall Forrester
Hillside Middle School	Danielle Edwards
Sinaloa Middle School	Brian Wenzel
Valley View Middle School	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Royal High School	Danielle Edwards
Santa Susana High School	Kendall Forrester
Simi Valley High School	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Apollo High School	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Phoenix/Triton/NPS/Residential	Andrea Heisser
Monte Vista School	Dr. Madhavi Williams
Post-Secondary Programs	Pat Weintraub
Private Schools (ISP)	Kendall Forrester
Gateway/Court Schools	Dr. Madhavi Williams

How Do Program Specialists Help Students?

Our amazing team of Program Specialists are a wonderful resource, in addition to your school site principal or case manager. Specifically, our Program Specialists:

Direct services for students including the identification, diagnosis, follow-up and referral of students with problems related to attendance, mental health or learning disabilities.

Coordinate Special Education student placements and services.

Collaborate with staff regarding the Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI²) process.

Provide or recommend appropriate services for groups of exceptional students and their parents.

Recommend placement of individual students with special needs.

Develop special programs and curriculum for Special Day class and RSP students.

Provide special consultation and case conferences with student services personnel.

Assist in implementing state department and Federal regulations and in developing special education programs.

Develop, provide and determine needs for professional development activities in Special Education and Response to Instruction and Intervention.

101 West Cochran Street, Simi Valley, California 93065
805.306.4500 Phone | 805.520.6504 Fax

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