All 3-4-5 year olds with disabilities not yet in transitional kindegarten or kindergarten have access to special education services.  If you refer your child, assessment will be conducted by the school district team, which may include several professionals with your input.  The decision about whether or not your child is eligible for special education services will be made by the IEP Team, including parents, based on the assessment results.

TO REFER YOUR CHILD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL SERVICES, CONTACT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT YOU LIVE IN

Each local school district has access to a full range of special education programs and services, regardless of size. The Intra-District Program Chart for Preschoolers shows which district provides which services, at no cost to families.  Services are always determined by the IEP team process.  

See the Ventura County Parent Guide to Special Education for a complete description of the IEP process.

Parent Guide to Special Education (2024)

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