TCOE SELPA Parent Resources & Parent Liaisons
TCOE SELPA Resources
Our school district is part of a larger collective of schools known as a Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA). The Tulare County Office Of Education serves as the administrative body for our Tulare County SELPA. In addition to serving students, our SELPA provides free trainings to staff and parents. A list of the trainings can be found at the Special Services Calendar of Events 23-24 Professional Development Opportunities for Staff
The California Department of Education - Diagnostic Center of Central California also provides free Professional Development Opportunities Diagnostic Center, Central California.
Resources for Parents
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education - CAC
CAC Topics for the 2025-2026 School Year
Parent Trainings and Support Groups
Diagnostic Center, Central California
Tulare County Office Of Education
Special Education Parent Liaison Support Line for parents of students ages 3-21
Call: (559) 302-3679
Bright Start Special Education Parent Liaison for children ages 0-2
Stephanie Caldera
(559) 740-4321 x6528
scaldera@tcoe.org
Parent Liaisons:
- Facilitate parent-school communication
- Facilitate community agency referrals
- Encourage parent involvement in the school
- Foster trust between parents and the educational community
- Foster higher academic achievement through collaboration with school personnel
The primary role of the Parent Liaison is to empower parents to become active participants in the education of their children. Targeted are those parents who:
- Need help in determining how best to help their children
- May need clarification of their role in the educational process
- Need assistance in making connections and accessing services