Special Education Information and Resources
Information and resources related to special education, including links to the notice of procedural safeguards, complaint process, and focused monitoring technical assistance.General Information
Special Education
Information and resources to serve the unique needs of persons with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed high standards of achievement in academic and nonacademic skills.
Special Education Director's Official Letters
Official letters from the California Department of Education, State Director of Special Education providing program clarification on procedural and/or implementation issues.
Special Education Laws, Regulations, and Policies
Federal and state legislation, laws, regulations, policies, legal advisories, and guidance.
Special Education Complaint Process
The special education complaint process with federal and state law resource links.
Contact Information
Program-related questions regarding special education should be directed to the Special Education Division. The Special Education Division main line is 916-445-4613. County-specific contact information is available at Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance (FMTA) Consultant Assignments by Region.
Questions regarding special education complaints should be directed to the Special Education Division, Complaint Resolution Unit by phone at 800-926-0648 or by email at speceducation@cde.ca.gov.
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