Each child receives a mix of services based on an assessment of his or her unique needs. Parents are required to participate in the placement process. There are specific due process procedures to protect the rights of the child and parents in the process. Generally, services are provided in one of several types of programs. Disability As shown below, program placements and services are related to disability.
Most pupils placed in resource specialist programs have specific learning disabilities.
Most pupils placed in nonpublic schools are seriously emotionally disturbed. The disability categories showing the most growth since 1987-88 are orthopedically impaired and seriously emotionally disturbed. Growth of the overall student population in California averaged 2.7 percent annually during this same time period. The placements showing the most growth are resource specialist programs and nonpublic schools. In total, around 58 percent of staff hold credentials.