CAHELP

08/13/2026

Attention! Interested in leading the future of special education and student services? We are now in search of Our New CAHELP JPA CEO! Apply Today!

The California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions (CAHELP) Joint Powers Authority is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This executive leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape and advance innovative special education programs and services that support students, families, school districts, and communities throughout the region.

About the Role:
The CEO provides strategic, administrative, and programmatic leadership for CAHELP, including:
- Desert/Mountain SELPA
- Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA
- Desert/Mountain Children's Center

The successful candidate will work closely with the Governance Council to implement the organization's vision, lead high-quality services, and navigate the evolving legal, legislative, fiscal, and operational landscape of special education.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Educational Administration, or a related field
- Valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential
- Five (5) years of current experience as a district-level director, SELPA administrator, or higher-level special education administrator
-Experience developing and implementing Special Education Local Plans and supervising staff.

Why Join CAHELP?
CAHELP is dedicated to improving outcomes for students through collaboration, innovation, and excellence in special education services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected organization that serves school districts and educational partners across the region.

Apply Today:
View the full position details and submit your application through EDJOIN.

Apply Here: https://edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2255225

Please share this opportunity with qualified professionals in special education leadership, SELPA administration, and educational services.

The California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions Joint Powers Authority, Chief Executive Officer (CAHELP JPA, CEO) is responsible for administrative and programmatic leadership necessary to ensure special education programs and services within CAHELP (Desert/Mountain SELPA, Des....

08/04/2026

https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/growing-and-playing-your-summer-enrichment-guide-1785876838444

07/21/2026

Boost your teaching skills with Orton-Gillingham Training! Ready to make a difference in your classroom, small group, or 1:1 setting? Our upcoming training equips teachers with the tools to implement the Orton-Gillingham Approach, proven to help students with dyslexia and other reading disorders.

07/21/2026

Registration is now open for our upcoming Evidence-Based Literacy Practices Series Training! We wanted to share this professional learning opportunity encourage anyone who may be interested to register as soon as possible.

07/20/2026

Get prepared for the 2026-27 school year by reserving your backpack 🎒 ✏️

Hook Resource Center
Monday, August 3, 2026
8:00am - 2:00pm

07/01/2026

https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/growing-and-playing-your-summer-enrichment-guide

06/16/2026

Hook Family Resource Center will be doing a
✨ FREE✨ Summer Sandal Giveaway
June 17 & 18th from 10am-2pm

☀️ 👡 Be sure to stop by and get your free pair! 🩴 ☀️

06/16/2026

Roll into summer with a new pair of sandals ☀️ 👡

SUMMER SANDAL GIVEAWAY
June 17 & 18th 10am-2pm
Hook Family Resource Center
15000 Hook Blvd Victorville, CA 92394

06/10/2026

Thank you to our little friends for donating birthday cake boxes for those in need! 🎂 Your generosity and kindness will help create special birthday memories for local families 🎈 🎉

06/10/2026

In this closing episode of the Fostering Futures with CAHELP mini-series, Athena Cordero sits down with Dr. Amy Young, Chief of Forensic Pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, to bring deeper understanding to the realities of childhood trauma, abuse, and healing.

Dr. Young explains the role of forensic pediatrics and how medical professionals evaluate, diagnose, and support children who may have experienced abuse or significant adversity. She offers insight into how cases are handled with a focus on protecting children, supporting families, and working collaboratively with community systems to ensure safety and long-term well-being.

The conversation highlights the importance of trauma-informed care and early intervention, while also shedding light on the emotional toll this work can have on professionals. Dr. Young shares how that experience led her to create the Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity, expanding support for youth beyond crisis response and into long-term healing, education, and opportunity.

This episode brings our Foster Youth series full circle. Reinforcing that while trauma can have lasting impacts, consistent support, advocacy, and access to resources can change the trajectory of a child’s life. It is a powerful reminder of the role each individual plays in protecting and supporting children in their communities.
https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/foster-youth-ep-10