PROGRAM SPECIALISTS
KENDALL FORRESTER
805.306.4500 Ext. 4331
SARASWATHI "SARA" NAMBI
805.306.4500 Ext. 4311
ERIN MACINTYRE
805.520.6619 Ext. 3105
LAINE PODELL
805.306.4500 Ext. 4306
BRIAN WENZEL
805.306.4500 Ext. 4307
ELLEN FRIEDLAND
805.306.4500 Ext. 4303
CRAIG CHAVEZ
805.306.4500 Ext. 4304
JODI LOOMIS
805.306.4500 Ext. 4399
The Ventura County SELPA office is responsible for the implementation of the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan, and for ensuring a free appropriate public education to all students with identified disabilities according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
California Department of Education (CDE) (CDE) This component of the CDE provides support for program specialists and school psychologists in serving our special populations.
TCRC provides person and family centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning, and recreating in the community.
HOW DO PROGRAM SPECIALISTS HELP STUDENTS?
Our amazing team of Program Specialists are a wonderful resource, in addition to your school site principal or case manager. Specifically, our Program Specialists:
- Direct services for students including the identification, diagnosis, follow-up and referral of students with problems related to attendance, mental health or learning disabilities.
- Coordinate Special Education student placements and services.
- Collaborate with staff regarding the Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI2) process.
- Provide or recommend appropriate services for groups of exceptional students and their parents.
- Recommend placement of individual students with special needs.
- Develop special programs and curriculum for Special Day class and RSP students.
- Provide special consultation and case conferences with student services personnel.
- Assist in implementing California and Federal regulations and developing special education programs.
- Develop, provide and determine needs for professional development activities in Special Education and Response to Instruction and Intervention.
2023-2024 PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ASSIGNMENTS
School/Assignment |
Specialist |
Arroyo Elementary |
Ellen Friedland |
Atherwood Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
Berylwood Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
Big Springs Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
Crestview Elementary |
|
Garden Grove Elementary |
|
Hollow Hills Elementary |
|
Justin Early Learners Academy |
|
Katherine Elementary |
Ellen Friedland |
Knolls Elementary |
|
Madera Elementary |
Laine Podell |
Mountain View Elementary |
Jodi Loomis |
Park View Elementary |
Sara Nambi |
Santa Susana Elementary |
|
Sycamore Elementary |
Sara Nambi |
Township Elementary |
Brian Wenzel |
Vista Elementary |
|
White Oak Elementary |
|
Wood Ranch Elementary |
|
Hillside Middle School |
|
Sinaloa Middle School |
Craig Chavez |
Valley View Middle School |
Sara Nambi |
Royal High School |
|
Santa Susana High School |
|
Simi Valley High School |
Craig Chavez |
Apollo High School |
Craig Chavez |
Phoenix/Triton/NPS/Residential |
|
Monte Vista School |
Craig Chavez |
Post-Secondary Programs |
|
Private Schools (ISP) |
|
NPS/RTC/VCOE/Gateway |
Craig Chavez |