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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 External link opens in new window or tab..

  • California Education Code 56300-56385 External link opens in new window or tab.
    Addresses identification and referral, assessment, instructional planning, implementation, and review of IEPs.

  • Letter Regarding AB 181
    Information regarding Special Education and Independent Study.

Resources to Improve IEP Development and Implementation

Parents’ Rights Regarding IEPs

  • Parents’ Rights
    Brief summary of procedural safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.
Questions:   Special Education Division | sedco@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4613
Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 16, 2026
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    Directory of the Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE), including Commissioner, liaison and staff contact information.

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    Describes the State's progress or slippage in meeting the measurable and rigorous targets established in the State Performance Plan.
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    Report detailing the findings and recommendations of the workgroup that examined current law and practices regarding the education of students with disabilities (SWD) enrolled in county juvenile court schools and county community schools.
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    Short summaries of special education program and student outcome data for California local educational agencies (LEAs).