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Effective Sep 21, 1992Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 759, Sec. 31. Effective September 21, 1992.
- (a) A program specialist is a specialist who holds a valid special education credential, clinical services credential, health services credential, or a school psychologist authorization and has advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions.
(b) A program specialist may do all the following:
- (1) Observe, consult with, and assist resource specialists, designated instruction and services instructors, and special class teachers.
- (2) Plan programs, coordinate curricular resources, and evaluate effectiveness of programs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- (3) Participate in each school’s staff development, program development, and innovation of special methods and approaches.
- (4) Provide coordination, consultation and program development primarily in one specialized area or areas of his or her expertise.
- (5) Be responsible for assuring that pupils have full educational opportunity regardless of the district of residence.
- (c) For purposes of Section 41403, a program specialist shall be considered a pupil services employee, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 41401.