This service provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents and guardians of children and young adults with ANY disability in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas and Sierra Counties. Click here for our brochure.
The Plumas County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) is hosting a free,
video conference training
2009/10 Autism Series
for Basic Competency in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Seats are still available
This series is designed for Special and General Educators,
particularly those new to autism, parents, paraprofessionals, and other support staff.
Click for additional information
If interested, please contact
Tori Willits, Director of Special Education, PUSD at
530-283-6500 ext 227
Click, Alcohol Exposure Before Birth to learn how it affects children as they grow.
Are you concerned your child may be affected by FAS?
Here's a screening tool for FAS that can help you ask the right questions.
There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant.Visit CDC's website to learn more.
How to Get Quality Special Education Services For Your Child:
Individualized Educational Plan meetings can be overwhelming.
Plan ahead. Please read;
18 Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
How to request that your child be evaluated for special education services
Find other sample letters for communicating with your childs school at
Help yourself to create a paper trail of requests and agreements between you and the school.
Lending Libraries:
We provide free resources; books, videos, and audio tapes; enabling you to become better informed on anything related to your child's special needs or requirements for effective education. Check ours, as well as, several other lending libraries;Plumas Rural Services - Our Family Empowerment Center in Plumas County is located at 711 E. Main Street in Quincy. The link at left represents only a portion of the resources available.
Parents Helping Parents(PHP) and Resources in Special Education (RISE)
Readings for the Blind and Dyslexic - Carries most textbooks as well as some recreational reading
Braille and Talking Book Library [not just for the blind!]
Parenting Challenging Children - Positive Parenting with a Plan [this book is available in the FEC Lending Library]
The Special Ed Advocate - from Wrightslaw - free email newsletter
Special EDge free magazine
Disability Solutions - online newsletter for families and others interested in developmental disabilities and Down's syndrome
Alta Regional Center - For Sierra County residents with developmental disabilities
Far Northern Regional Center - Providing services for people with "developmental disabilities" including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other neurological conditions closely related to mental retardation or requiring similar treatment.
CAFEC - California Association of Family Empowerment Centers
Family Participation Fund - stipends for parents to attend decision-making committees, task forces and other policy-making bodies like CAC meetings.
Wrightslaw - Special Education information, advocacy, rights, and responsibilities from Protection and Advocacy, Inc.(PAI).
Information about the changes in the Special Education laws.
Calif. Dept. of Education Resources and support for parents, guardians, and families of children with disabilities.
Office of Teacher Credentialing [see what credentials your child's teacher has]
Fact Sheet: Attention Deficit - ADD/ADHD
CHADD - Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Is a child with ADD/ADHD eligible for Special Education?
Autism - FEAT - Families for Early Autism Treatment
Autism Society of America
Learning Disabilities Symptoms from Learning Disabilities Assoc. of CA
Other Family Empowerment Centers:
Rowell Family Empowerment Center
Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
Special Parents Information Network [SPIN]
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection of Kern Co.
Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center
Team of Advocates for Special Kids, Inc. [TASK]
Exceptional Family Resource Center
For more information call 530-283-1136.
Email fec@plumasruralservices(DOT)org
