Skip to main content
California Department of Education Logo

Verification Visit by the OSEP

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is responsible for ensuring that states meet their general supervision responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

During the week of September 27, 2010, the OSEP reviewed critical elements of California’s general supervision, data and fiscal systems, and the State’s systems for improving child and family outcomes and protecting child and family rights.

Please contact the United States Department of Education to receive a copy of the archived OSEP letter informing California of the review results. Contact information is available on the United States Department of Education Part B Continuous Improvement Letters web page External link opens in new window or tab.

Questions:   Special Education Division | specedinfoshare@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Monday, March 27, 2023
Trending in Special Education
Recently Posted in Special Education
  • FMTA Consultant Assignments by Region (updated 14-Oct-2025)
    The Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance (FMTA) Consultants are assigned geographically and by quality assurance activity to align with the eleven California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) regions.
  • ACSE Impact Award (updated 13-Oct-2025)
    Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) Impact Award background information and application.
  • ACSE Agenda October 15-16, 2025 (added 03-Oct-2025)
    Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) meeting agenda.
  • CALPADS Special Education Data Fall Roadshows (updated 02-Oct-2025)
    California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Regional trainings in Fall 2025 to inform local educational agencies (LEAs) with updates and changes to the collection of data for students with disabilities.
  • Alternative Coursework (added 01-Oct-2025)
    Legislative interim report consisting of data findings, graduation requirements, and a deliverables timeline regarding the $500,000 apportionment distributed in June 30, 2026.