Child-finding activities are the responsibility of each district and occur prior to a referral for special education services. These activities are designed to locate individuals, birth through 21 years of age, including children not enrolled in public school programs, as well as children who are homeless or wards of the state and reside in the district and may be eligible for and in need of special education and/or related services. Child find activities also foster awareness and understanding on the part of educators, parents and other community members of the referral procedures for special education, the eligibility criteria, and the continuum of special education programs and services available. Child find activities inform educators, community agencies, and parents/guardians of their right to refer their child for a special education assessment to determine eligibility and the need for special education services. (E.C. § 56300 and 56301)
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Our values are motivated by our beliefs in each individual with a disability.

The range of human diversity is embraced and the rights of all equity and access are guaranteed. Individuals will be educated in general education or natural environment to the maximum extent possible. Each individual will have options and be prepared to make choices.

• All students' unique instructional needs will be accurately identified.
• All students will be served or taught by fully qualified personnel.
• All students with disabilities will be successfully integrated with non-disabled peers throughout their educational experience.
• All students with disabilities will meet high standards for academic and non-academic skills.
• All students with disabilities will successfully participate in preparation for the workplace and independent living.

SMMUSD IEP Process

Transition Handbook English
Transition Handbook Spanish
Transitions Tip Sheet
Transitions Presentation Flow Map
Augmentative and Alternative Communication