Butte County SELPA

Directors' Council

The SELPA Directors' Council consists of one Special Education Administrator or designee appointed by each local education agency and one parent member of the Community Advisory Committee. The Directors' Council is an advisory body to the SELPA Director and the SELPA Governing Board. The SELPA Director serves as the chairperson of the Council and is responsible for providing timely written notice of the meeting and agenda, minutes for the meeting, and additional documentation as needed to provide for informed decision-making. Among the Council's responsibilities are:

Advise the SELPA Director and the SELPA Governing Board regarding the status, accomplishments and needs of special education programs operated within the Local Education Agencies.
Provide technical advice and assistance to the SELPA Director and the SELPA Governing Board.
Work cooperatively to plan and coordinate educational programs and services for all individuals with exceptional needs within the SELPA.
Provide leadership and support in the implementation of SELPA policies and procedures.
Act as liaison with parents, community resources, other Local Education Agencies, the SELPA Director and the SELPA Governing Board.
Recommend staff development activities for the SELPA.
Recommend members for the Community Advisory Committee (CAC).