The acronym “SELPA” stands for Special Education Local Plan Area. School districts and County Offices of Education (referred to as Local Educational Agencies, or LEAs) join together in geographical regions in order to develop a regional special education service delivery system. A parent of a deaf child might encounter the term “SELPA” when discussing the special education services and programs available within their local school district for their child.
Has your child or family member been identified as deaf or hard of hearing?