KENDALL FORRESTER
805.306.4500 Ext. 4331
SARASWATHI "SARA" NAMBI
805.306.4500 Ext. 4311
ERIN MACINTYRE
805.520.6619 Ext. 3105
LAINE PODELL
805.306.4500 Ext. 4306
BRIAN WENZEL
805.306.4500 Ext. 4307
ELLEN FRIEDLAND
805.306.4500 Ext. 4303
KENDRA SPEIGHTS
805.306.4500 Ext. 4304
JODI LOOMIS
805.306.4500 Ext. 4399
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.
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
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 California and Federal regulations and developing special education programs.
- Develop, provide and determine needs for professional development activities in Special Education and Response to Instruction and Intervention.
|
School/Assignment |
Specialist |
|
Arroyo Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
|
Atherwood Elementary |
|
|
Berylwood Elementary |
|
|
Big Springs Elementary |
|
|
Crestview Elementary |
|
|
Garden Grove Elementary |
|
|
Hollow Hills Elementary |
Erin MacIntyre |
|
Justin Early Learners Academy |
|
|
Katherine Elementary |
|
|
Knolls Elementary |
|
|
Madera Elementary |
|
|
Mountain View Elementary |
|
|
Park View Elementary |
|
|
Santa Susana Elementary |
Ellen Friedland |
|
Sycamore Elementary |
|
|
Township Elementary |
|
|
Vista Elementary |
|
|
White Oak Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
|
Wood Ranch Elementary |
|
|
Hillside Middle School |
|
|
Sinaloa Middle School |
|
|
Valley View Middle School |
|
|
Royal High School |
Laine Podell |
|
Santa Susana High School |
|
|
Simi Valley High School |
|
|
Apollo High School |
|
|
Phoenix/Triton/NPS/Residential |
|
|
Monte Vista School |
|
| Post-Secondary Programs | Ellen Friedland |
| Private Schools (ISP) | Brian Wenzel |
| NPS/RTC/VCOE/Gateway | Jodi Loomis |
