What is Special Education?

Special education encompasses a set of services, provided at no cost to the parent, designed to meet the unique needs of each student.  

Special education is provided through a collaborative effort and students receive services both within the general education environment and in separate settings.   

The IEP Process and Parent/Guardian Rights

Please see our Individualized Education Program (IEP) site for more information.

North Coastal Consortium of Special Education

Oceanside Unified School District is part of North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE). NCCSE is a Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) that is composed of 14 school districts in North County.

• NCCSE SELPA Local Plan Section A and B 2020
• NCCSE SELPA Annual Services Plan 2023-2024   
• NCCSE SELPA Annual Budget Plan 2023-2024  

Calendar for Community Trainings for Caregivers

North Coastal Consortium for Special Education SELPA is proud to partner with the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network, (CAPTAIN ) by promoting the use of evidence- based practices for students with Autism. 

CAPTAIN is part of the California Department of Education Statewide System of Support in collaboration with Marin County SELPA