Resources on IEPs for Students with Disabilities

Resources on individualized education programs (IEPs) to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities.

Rules and Regulations Regarding IEPs

News and information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) is available on the IDEA website .
California Education Code 56300-56385
Addresses identification and referral, assessment, instructional planning, implementation, and review of IEPs.
Letter Regarding AB 181
Information regarding Special Education and Independent Study.

Common Core Resources for Special Education
Resources and guidelines on the Common Core State Standards for the Special Education community.
Alternate Assessment IEP Team Guidance
Guidelines for IEP teams regarding participation in the California Alternate Assessments and the Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessments for California.
Guide for Supporting English Learners with Disabilities
Information on identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying English Learners (ELs) who may qualify for special education services and pupils with disabilities who may be classified as ELs.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
A general education approach of high-quality instruction, early intervention, and prevention and behavioral strategies.
Special Education Transportation Guidelines
Information for IEP Teams determining required transportation services.
IEP Workgroup Report
Under the 2020 California State Budget Act, Senate Bill 74, the Sacramento County Office of Education , in partnership with the California Department of Education, convened two workgroups charged with providing recommendations to state policy-makers aimed at improving opportunities and outcomes for California’s students with disabilities

Parents’ Rights
Brief summary of procedural safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 16, 2026

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California Special Education Local Plan Areas (updated 17-Jul-2026)
Service area covered by a special education local plan and the governance structure created under any of the planning options of Section 56205, 56206, 56208, 56211, 56213, 56241, 56243, 56244, & 56245 of the Education Code.
Complaint Process (updated 17-Jul-2026)
The special education complaint process with federal and state law resource links.
California Dyslexia Guidelines (PDF) (updated 17-Jul-2026)
Assembly Bill (AB) 1369 requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop program guidelines for dyslexia. The guidelines will be used to assist educators and parents to identify, assess and support pupils with
Nonpublic Schools Certification Data (updated 17-Jul-2026)
The Nonpublic Schools Certification Data contains information regarding those currently certified by the California Department of Education to serve students.
Equitable Services for Students with Disabilities (updated 17-Jul-2026)
Equitable services provisions and proportionate share calculation are required for students aged 3-21, parentally placed in private school. Local Educational Agencies have an obligation to locate and evaluate all students within their boundaries.

Parents' Rights (updated 17-Jul-2026)
A brief summary of Procedural Safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.
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