Welcome to Southwest SELPA.

Currently, there are approximately 135 SELPAs across the state, varying in size from those serving fewer than 1,000 students to those supporting more than 10,000 students. Southwest SELPA offers comprehensive services for students, families, and educators, delivering high-quality special education training and support. The organization is committed to providing effective and compassionate services to students with disabilities, serving 5 charter schools, 12 school districts, and over 13,000 students.

Southwest SELPA Quicklinks

Board Agenda

Click above for the most recent Superintendents' Council Meeting Agenda

Child Find

Worried a child might have a disability? Click above to find out who to contact.

Community Advisory Committee

Click above to learn about our CAC

Early Start

Click above to find out more information on our Early Intervention (birth to 3 years old) Services.

Low Incidence

Click above to access the LI equipment requisition form.

Parent Resources

Click above to learn about our parent resources

Policy & Procedures

Click above to access our local plan, procedural manual, & annual budget plan

Professional Development

Click here to access our 24-25 PD catalog

Surrogate Parent

SELPA/LEA Surrogate Parent Guideline Review

Statewide Strength. Local Accountability.

The Southwest SELPA serves over 13,000 students across 12 school districts and 5 charter schools. The SELPA's responsibilities include ensuring program availability for all children with disabilities, curriculum development and support, community advisory committee support, transition planning, legal assistance, program evaluation, interagency coordination, program coordination, fiscal management, community awareness, and staff development.

Years

Charters

Districts

13k

Students

Our Member Districts

Centinela Valley Union • El Segundo Unified • Hawthorne • Hermosa Beach City • Inglewood Unified • Lawndale Elementary • Lennox • Manhattan Beach Unified • Palos Verdes Peninsula • Redondo Beach Unified • Torrance Unified • Wiseburn Unified