
Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future.
Supporting special education and innovation.
The San Benito County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of the 11 school districts and the County Office of Education (COE). The function of the SELPA and participating educational agencies is to provide a quality educational program appropriate to the needs of each eligible individual with exceptional needs between the ages of birth and 22 years who resides within the plan area. These programs and services include a full continuum of alternatives for special education students either in your local district, or through services provided by the COE, or in cooperation with adjacent districts or SELPAs
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Facilitate the Community Advisory Committee
Coordinate the Management Information System (MIS)
Provide Program Specialist support
Provide Technical Assistance to districts
Develop IEP Forms and Procedures
Conduct Fiscal Monitoring
Serve as liaison to the California Department of Education (CDE)
Facilitate the development and approval of the Local Plan
Assist with staff development
Provide mediation and assistance with due process hearings and compliance proceedings
Recruit and provide training for surrogate parents
Provide liaison to various community agencies, such as the Department of Mental Health and Human Services, San Andreas Regional Center, California Children's Services, and the Probation Department
Coordinate the Required Memorandums of Understanding for Interagency Collaboration
Serve as the Administrative Unit for the SELPA for the disbursement of funds
Serve as a resource to parents
Continuing Education for Teachers, Service Providers, Support Staff
We create bespoke continuing education programs to address the needs of staff members and our student communities. From training on the latest technology to new pedagogical methods, we help teachers, service providers, and support staff make their classrooms engaging and successful.
Support for Families and Communities
Education happens within the context of families and the larger community. Our approach extends beyond the school to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning.
“With the support from San Benito SELPA, we have been able to serve our students better than ever.”
— Former District Special Education Director

Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Office
460 Fifth St. Hollister, CA 95023
Email
sbcoe@sbcoe.org
Phone/Fax
(831) 637 5393
Fax
(831) 637 0140