Services & Resources

Information
Publications
Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities

Information

• Special Education - CalEdFacts
  This content is part of California Department of Education's (CDE's) information about special education in the State of California.
• Common Core Resources for Special Education
  Resources and guidelines on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the Special Education Community.
• District & Statewide Assessment
  • California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System
    California's new statewide student assessment system.
• Guidance
  • Enrollment of Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools (Posted 02-Feb-2018)
    An updated overview of legal requirements applicable to students with individualized education programs who are enrolled in charter schools. This letter replaces an earlier overview to reflect changes in law and to provide additional clarification.
  • Diabetes Management in Schools
    Information to assist schools in effectively managing diabetes, one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children.
  • ED Response to Report Card and Transcript Questions (Posted 24-Aug-2006)
    United States Department of Education clarifies issues regarding grade reporting for students with disabilities.
  • Algebra I/Mathematics I Graduation Requirements
    Frequently asked questions for Algebra I graduation requirements.
  • Promotion, Retention, and Grading (Updated 19-Oct-2018)
    Frequently asked questions from the field regarding the promotion, retention, and grading of students with disabilities.
  • Assistive Technology Checklist (Updated 20-Apr-2011)
    Examples of assistive technology.

English Learners with Disabilities
Information regarding support for educators’ identification, assessment, differentiation of instruction, and reclassification of English learners with disabilities (Assembly Bill 2785).

Epilepsy Education and Awareness
Information for parents and educators on the needs of children with epilepsy in the California school system.

International Dyslexia Association
According to its mission statement, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an association that actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for dyslexics. It supports and encourages interdisciplinary research. It facilitates the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and is committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.

Special Education Resources
Links to sites related to Special Education national and state laws, regulations.

WorkAbility I
A California Transition Program

Publications

Braille Mathematics Standards (PDF) - adopted by the State Board of Education in 2006
Braille Reading Standards (PDF) - adopted by the State Board of Education in 2006

Determining Specific Learning Disability Eligibility Using Response To Instruction And Intervention (RtI²) (DOC; 4MB; Posted 26-Aug-2009)
Technical assistance information for local educational agencies as they begin planning to implement RtI².

The EDge Newsletter
Informing and supporting parents, educators, and other service providers on special education topics, with a focus on research-based practices, legislation, technical support, and current resources.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
A central source of information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities) and research-based information on effective educational practices.

One System: Reforming Education to Serve ALL Students
2015 Report of California's Statewide Task Force on Special Education

Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - Guidelines for Quality Standards, 2000 (PDF; 1MB)

Reasons for Concern Brochure
That your child or a child in your care may need help.

Parents Helping Parents Resource Library
The Parents Helping Parents (PHP) Resource Library is located with PHP of Santa Clara, a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), in an effort to enhance parent partnerships.

Surrogate Parents in California Special Education: An Overview (PDF; 3MB; Posted 02-Apr-2019)
An overview of federal and state statutes and regulations for use as a reference to assist local educational agencies in developing and implementing procedures for parental representation as required by Government Code Section 7579.5(m).

Surrogate Parents in California Special Education Training Module (PPTX; Posted 24-Jun-2019)
The training module to assist local educational agencies in developing and implementing procedures for parental representation as required by Government Code Section 7579.5(m).

Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities

Individualized Education Program (IEP) in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended in 2004.

• Training on Writing IEP Based on State Standards
  Writing measurable annual goals and objectives in the IEP related to California Content Standards.
• Resources on IEPs for Children with Disabilities
  Resources to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities.

California Special Education Technical Assistance Network (CALTAN)
Provide evidence-based resources to California School Districts as they continue to improve upon the systems that support positive outcomes for students in California receiving Special Education services. On this website you will find evidence-based special education resources in the areas of assessment, collaboration, instruction, social emotional learning & behavior, and high-quality IEPs from technical assistance partners. Additional resources include support from the Special Education Program to support the Compliance and Improvement Monitoring process and protocol.

Partnerships for Effective Practices in Transition and Inclusion
California’s State Personnel Development Grant, Partnerships for Effective Practices in Transition, and Inclusion (PEPTI) is a collaboration between the CDE Special Education and Early Childhood Divisions and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The PEPTI is a five year project with the mission of reforming California systems for personnel development in early intervention, early education, and Part C to Part B transition services.

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Early Start (Birth to Three Services)
Coordination via an interagency agreement between the lead Part C agency DDS and CDE to support early intervention services for infants and toddlers through California Early Start program.

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Transition Partnership Programs (TPP), We-Can-Work (WCW) and Workabiltiy II (WAII) Programs
The DOR and CDE work collaboratively to increase the vocational and career opportunities for secondary students with disabilities that will allow for successful transitions into the world of work and postsecondary education. The interagency agreement allows for increased partnership across agencies to ensure systems alignment at the local level through technical assistance and information sharing.

Special Education Resource Leads
The Special Education Resource Leads (SERLs) are part of the California Statewide System of Support.

TEACH California - Recruiting California Teachers
Provides information and links for individuals seeking teaching positions in California with emphasis on special education, mathematics and science teachers.