SELPA Administrators of California (California Special Education Local Plan Area Administrators) are Celebrating the IDEA 50th Anniversary All Year Long!

In 1977, all school districts and county school offices in California were required to form geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of students residing within the region’s boundaries. Each region became known as a Special Education Local Plan Area, or SELPA.  The SELPA Administrators of California is a statewide association made up of nearly all current and retired SELPA administrators.

SELPA Administrators of California have planned a celebration of the 50^th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act throughout the 25/26 school year. Every month they invite you to participate in  engaging activities that will facilitate learning, promote recognition and inclusion, and celebrate diversity.

Each month, theme-based activities and resources will be shared. You can access these monthly celebration activities through the SELPA of California Facebook.

Here is a sample:

• August 2025: The Foundations of IDEA and a Look Back (PDF)
• October 2025: Individual Education Programs (IEPs) & Student Voice (PDF)
• November 2025: Special Education Related Services & Support (PDF)