Local Services





Special Needs Program

Selpa-Imperial County Office of Education
The SELPA is comprised by the seventeen Local Education Agencies (LEA's) or districts to include the Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE). The local plan is approved by each LEA, the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, and the State Board of Education.
Located: 1398 Sperber Road, Bldg D, El Centro, California 92243
Phone: (760) 312-6419
http://www.icoe.org/student/selpa

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San Diego Regional Center
The San Diego Regional Center provides a variety of services to persons with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. These services are in addition to those provided within the health, education, and social services systems.
Located at: 512 West Aten Road Imperial, CA 92251
Phone: (760) 355-8383
Website: http://sdrc.org/

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Exceptional Families Resource Center
The mission of the Exceptional Family Resource Center is to provide support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist these families. By offering emotional support and factual information, the Center enables families to help their children reach their fullest potential.
Located at: 512 West Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251 (in the Imperial County Regional Center)
Phone: (760)355-0147
Website: http://www.efrconline.org/

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Head Starts Programs​

Imperial County Office of Education-Infant Toddler Program
The Imperial County Infant/Toddler Program is designed for any child from birth to age 3 who have any kind of developmental delay, high risk medical condition/handicapping condition or other disability. It is administered through the Imperial County Office of Education Special Education Department. The following are examples of the types of conditions which make a child eligible for the program: Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity, Down syndrome, Visual Impairment, Myelomeningocele, Hearing Impairment, Neurological Impairment, Genetic Defects, High-Risk Medical Conditions, Prenatal Exposure to Drugs/Alcohol, Developmental Delay
Located at: Imperial Valley Center for Exceptional Children 1528 S. Waterman Ave. El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 312-6640
Website: https://www.icoe.org/student/special-education/schools-teachers-specialists/ivcec/infant-toddler-program

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Imperial County Office of Education- Early Head Start
If your Child is 6 weeks to 36 months old, and /or you are pregnant, you may be eligible to enroll your child in Early Head Start if you live in Imperial County and meet program requirements.
Located at: El Centro EHS — 280 So. Fairfield Dr. El Centro, CA 92243
Calexico EHS — 937 Heber Ave. Calexico, CA
Phone: (760) 312 6594
Website: http://www.icoe.org/educational/early-care-education-programs/early-head-start

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Preschools​

Kid’s r Us Program
The ICOE Early Care and Education Program provide quality, affordable and accessible child development services for income eligible families. Services can be obtained if the parent is working, going to school, in training or because the parent would like for their child to have a preschool experience before the child enters elementary school. The State Preschool Program has its own eligibility requirements.
Located at: 1528 S. Waterman, El Centro Ca.
Phone: (760) 312-6644
Website: http://www.icoe.org/educational/early-care-education-programs/center-based-programs

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing School Programs
ICOE-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
Provides educational and interpretive services to students ages three through twenty-one who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students are integrated with supports as appropriate into regular classroom settings based upon Individualized Education Plans. Curriculum focus is based upon core curriculum standards and incorporates aspects related to deaf culture and language development.
Website: http://www.icoe.org/student/special-education/programs

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Sunflower Elementary / Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Sordera y Discapacidades Auditivas/ Primaria Sunflower
2450 Main Street, El Centro
Teacher/Maestra: Melissa Velazquez
(760) 352-3356
mvelazquez@icoe.org

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M.L. King Elementary / Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Sordera y Discapacidades Auditivas/Primaria M.L. King
1950 Villa Avenue, El Centro
Teacher/Maestra: Alex Garcia
(760) 352-1479
alex12@icoe.org

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Southwest High School/Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Sordera y Discapacidades Auditivas/Preparatoria Southwest
2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
Teacher/Maestro: Andy Villagrana
(760) 353-1802
avillagrana@icoe.org

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Physicians​

Pediatricians
El Centro Medical Regional Center
Calexico Outpatient Center
Joseph Sleiman, M.D., Luz Tristan, M.D
Located: 495 Birch Street, Calexico, CA 92231 Phone: 760.357.0508
Website: http://www.ecrmc.org/our-centers/calexico-outpatient-center/
 

California Children Services

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California Children Services (CCS)
CCS is California's medical program for treating children diagnosed with certain physically disabling medical conditions. CCS in Imperial County is comprised of two units: the Case Management Unit and the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU). CCS arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when the program authorizes these services. Services can be authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care.
Located: 797 Main Street, Suite A El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 337-7834
Website: http://www.icphd.org/sub.php?menu_id=263

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Imperial County Department of Social Services​

Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes. You can apply for Medi-Cal benefits regardless of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. If you are found (or determined) eligible, you can get Medi-Cal as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Located: 2995 S. 4th St. Suite 104-105 El Centro, CA. 92243
Phone: (760) 482-2000
Website: http://www.imperialcountysocialservices.org/#

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Social Security Administration​

Social Secuity Office
Social Security pays disability benefits to you and certain members of your family if you have worked long enough and have a medical condition that has prevented you from working or is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months or end in death
Located: 3007 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro CA. 92243
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Website: http://www.ssa.gov/