Special Education in Murrieta Valley USD
At Murrieta Valley Unified School District, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of every learner. Special Education ensures that students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) receive the necessary services, support, and specialized environments to thrive. Special Education provides a full continuum of educational options for individuals who qualify according to the laws and regulations outlined by the State of California and the federal government.
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Eligibility
We serve children between the ages of 2 years 6 months and 21 years who have suspected or identified disabilities. Eligibility and specific services are tailored to each student's unique needs, ensuring they receive support in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) to the maximum extent appropriate.
Notably, children enrolled in private schools, home schools, or other public schools within our jurisdiction may also be eligible to receive these specialized services.
A student may qualify for special education services under one of the following categories:
- Autism
- Blindness or Vision Impairment
- Deaf or Hearing Impairment
- Emotional Disturbance
- Established Medical Disability (for preschool-age children)
- Intellectual Disability
- Multiple Disabilities
- Orthopedic Impairments
- Other Health Impairment (OHI)
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech and Language Impairment
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Services
We offer a continuum of services and program options that provide children with exceptional needs access to a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Specialized academic instruction
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Positive behavioral supports
- Behavioral intervention services for students with autism
- Preschool programs for students between the ages of three to five years old
Parents of students with exceptional needs have additional rights and protections referred to as Parent Rights and Procedural safeguards.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) sometimes known as "Appropriate Dispute Resolution, is an informal method of settling concerns and/or disagreements related to the provision of special education services to students with special needs. ADR is voluntary. All involved must be willing participants who are prepared and open to finding common ground in the effort to move through the conflict. The ADR process encourages all parties to collaboratively problem-solve to reach a resolution without litigation. The Riverside County SELPA offers the following options for resolution:
- Facilitation of Collaborative IEPs
- Utilization of an Intake Coordinator to work with each LEA to resolve the concern/disagreement
- Facilitation of a Resolution Session