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This page hosts The EDge newsletter, published three times a year by the California Department of Education, and highlights information, changes, and achievements in Special Education for the State of California.

Published two times a year, The Special EDge has brought attention to prevalent and emerging topics in special education since 1997. The most recent edition, Spring 2026, highlights the movement toward Rightful Presence and recognizes the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on its 50th Anniversary.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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