Staff Resources

 

While everyone should report suspected child abuse, The California Penal Code provides that it is a crime for certain professionals and laypersons who have a special working relationship of contact with children not to report suspected child abuse to the proper authorities. These professionals and laypersons shall report the known or suspected child abuse to a child protective agency immediately or as soon as practically possible by telephone and shall prepare and send a written report thereof within 36 hours of receiving the information concerning the incident.California Penal Code 11172, subdivision (e) gives mandated reporters who report suspected cases of child abuse absolute immunity, both civilly and criminally, for making such reports. However, any person who fails to report an instance of child abuse as required by the Child Abuse Reporting Act is guilty of a misdemeanor with a punishment not to exceed six months or $1,000 or both.For Mandated Reporters who suspect child abuse or neglect, your call is required by law (PC 11166).
The follow-up written report should be faxed to (714) 938-0289, mailed or submitted electronically via the mandated reporter webpage.

 

 

The Children's Mental Health Fact Sheets are a great resource to learn more about common mental health disorders students may face, including: Anxiety Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Eating Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Tourette's Disorder.

 

Along with the description of each disorder, the fact sheets provide valuable information on the specific symptoms/behaviors we may see, educational implications, and instructional strategies & accommodations that may benefit the students.