Welcome to the St. Francis Resource Program page!

You may be asking yourself, “What in the world is this all this ‘resource’ stuff, anyway?” We hope that by browsing through this page, you will find answers to that question. We’ve included definitions to commonly used terms, a flow chart detailing the process for obtaining services, and links to useful parent resources.

We will also occasionally post information relevant to special education services to help you become more familiar with this vital education field.

This is an exciting time at St. Francis, where we are moving toward the cutting edge of Catholic education! If you have any questions about our resource program, please feel free to email our resource teacher, Julie Foster.

We know this is a new development at St. Francis, and like all new things, it will require some time and adjustment. We believe the time we put into developing this program and adjusting our school culture will be well worth the effort!

Frequently used resource terms.

The North County Consortium for Special Education is our local special education agency. It’s a great resource for teachers and parents who want to hone their skills on a variety of education-related issues. All St. Francis parents may attend NCCSE professional development and parent information classes at no charge. Check out their online catalog of courses to see if there’s anything that interests you. Have questions about it? Feel free to email Mrs. Foster.

Intervention Central is the perfect place to start if you are looking for ways to help your child either academically or behaviorally. While it is primarily designed for teachers, parents can adapt the ideas found on this website for use at home.

ParentPals.com is a resource that points to outside resources. It’s used by parents and educators who want to share information they have found on special education.

The California Department of Education has a special education site with copious amounts of information. Check it out if you want to know about special education law and how it is implemented in public schools. The site includes a resource page for parents of children with special needs.

The federal Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) website. It includes information on the federal special education law (IDEA) as well as a link to parent information centers across the country.

The National Catholic Education Association provides information on federal special education law and how it relates to Catholic school students.