This page will highlight the topics and links from other sections of this Web site, which are of particular interest and will provide information, resources and support to parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities.
Procedural Safeguards and Referral Services
Provides technical assistance information and resources for parents, school districts, advocates, agencies and others of procedural safeguards regarding students between ages 3 and 21 with disabilities and their educational rights.
- Phone: 800-926-0648, Weekdays - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- FAX: 916-327-3704
Rights of Parents and Children
Special Education Rights of Parents and Children Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B - Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English) (Updated 04-Feb-2008; DOC; 109KB, 16pp.) | PDF (Updated 04-Feb-2008; 197KB; 18pp.)
This document complies with the final federal regulations, effective October 13, 2006, implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended in 2004.
Available Translations of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards (Updated 04-Feb-2008)
Parents' Rights (Posted 23-Jul-2007)
A brief summary of Procedural Safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.
Quality Assurance Process
Quality Assurance Process (Posted 27-Sep-2005)
Detailed description of the process that assures that students with disabilities receive the programs and services they need, positive results are achieved, and procedural safeguards are provided.
California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) (Revised 12-Jan-2007)
The development and implementation of an alternate assessment for children with severe cognitive disability.
California Parent Organizations (Revised 03-Jan-2007)
List of California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities.
Diabetes Management in Schools (Posted 07-Aug-2007)
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.
Training on Writing IEP Based on State Standards (Revised 22-Aug-2006)
Writing measurable annual goals and objectives in the IEP related to California Content Standards including IEP templates provided by Special Education Local Plan Area Organization Directors, 2004
Early Childhood Special Education Series (Revised 16-Nov-2007)
Core concepts and preferred practices for successful, high-quality intervention services.
Algebra I Graduation Requirement (Revised 17-Jul-2006)
Guidance and resources for teaching algebra concepts to students with disabilities.
- Algebra I (Or Its Equivalent) Graduation Requirement For Students With Disabilities.
- Waiver information and forms for the 2004-05 Algebra I graduation requirement.
Promotion, Retention, and Grading (Posted 15-Mar-2006)
Frequently asked questions from the field regarding the promotion, retention, and grading of students with disabilities.
California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) (Revised 17-Feb-2006)
Assistance for students, parents, and schools with the administration of the CAHSEE.
Reasons for Concern (Revised 14-Feb-2008)
That your child or a child in your care may need help.
Family
Participation Fund (Outside Source)
Provides assistance for family members to attend, and participate
in, policy-making meetings.
Test Variation
Matrix (Posted Oct-2007; DOC; 2.2MB; 6pp.)
Matrix of test variations, accommodations and modifications available
to students with disabilities for California statewide assessments.
Early
Start (Outside Source)
A child with or at risk of developmental delay or disability
can receive an "Early Start" in the State of California.
The California Department of Developmental Services plans, develops,
implements, and monitors the statewide early intervention services
system in collaboration with the California Department of Education.
National Dissemination
Center for Children with Disabilities (Outside Source)
A central source of information on IDEA, No Child Left
Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities) and research-based
information on effective educational practices.
Technical
Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (Outside Source)
Helps families obtain appropriate education and services for their
children with disabilities.
Resources
in Special Education (RiSE) Library (Outside Source)
RiSE Library is located with Parents Helping Parents (PHP) of
Santa Clara, a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), in
an effort to enhance parent partnerships.
