Today, there are approximately 135 SELPA’s in the State, ranging in size from those serving fewer than 1,000 students to those serving more than 10,000 students. With comprehensive services for students, families and educators, Southwest SELPA provides high quality special education training and services to the students with disabilities in the most effective manner practicable – providing compassionate services to 5 charter schools, 12 school districts and more than 13,000 students.