Family Support & Advocacy
EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES (ESS)
If your child is found eligible for services under the Lanterman Act and you need educational support assistance, please contact the Education Support Services (ESS) unit. The ESS staff provide assistance to clients of Westside Regional Center who are school-age (3 to 22) and pursuing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in their community. ESS staff can review IEP documents and assessment reports, attend IEP meetings, and/or observe the student in the school setting. You may contact the ESS staff directly or request a referral through your service coordinator.
Download the ESS brochure:
English Brochure Spanish Brochure
| Name | Phone Number | |
| Barbara Marbach | BarbaraM@WestsideRC.org | 310-258-4024 |
| Ron Lopez | RonL@WestsideRC.org | 310-258-4002 |
| Feben Fantu | FebenF@WestsideRC.org | 310-258-4278 |
INFORMED EDUCATION PARTNERS (IEP) SUPPORT GROUP
This group will informally address families’ questions and concerns about their child’s Special Education services and support. We will share information and provide specific strategies so that parents can become confident and collaborative IEP team members! Come and learn the tools and techniques necessary to ensure an appropriate and meaningful education for all of our children.
| Facilitators | Contact Information | Meeting Date/Time | Registration |
| Feben Fantu
Barbara Marbach |
310-258-4278
310-258-4024 |
English group:
1st Thursday of each month 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Download the Flyer |
| Ron Lopez | 310-258-4002 | Spanish group:
1st Thursday of each month 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Download the Flyer |