IEP

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection offers support and resources to Kern County families in the following ways:

• Bilingual IEP Trainings

• Planning for the development of an IEP

• Assistance at IEP meetings (English/Spanish) need a minimum of 2 weeks notice

• Navigating system and educational rights

• Bilingual parent support groups

• Parent mentor program

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Recommended Resources:

• English IEP Training Video

• Spanish IEP Training Video

Community Partners

• Kern Regional Center

• Sequoia Area VIII Board Area VIII Board for Disabilities

• Disability Rights California, Inc.

• Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office

• Bakersfield City School District

• Kern High School District

• Sierra Sands Unified School District

• Panama Buena Vista Union School District