Integrated Monitoring brings together California’s systems for oversight, support, and continuous improvement in special education. This section provides an overview of the Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) process, the California Special Education Technical Assistance Network (CalTAN), and related tools designed to help local educational agencies (LEAs) strengthen outcomes for students with disabilities. Through a coordinated approach that combines data analysis, targeted technical assistance, and professional learning, Integrated Monitoring supports LEAs in identifying needs, addressing areas of concern, and implementing sustainable improvements aligned with state and federal requirements.
Compliance and Improvement Monitoring Process
The Special Education monitoring framework uses a tiered system that differentiates the level of monitoring and technical assistance supports for each LEA based on data analyses and to determine the LEA’s need for support and intervention. At the core of the monitoring framework is the CIM process. LEAs in Targeted or Intensive Monitoring Levels for performance are required to participate in and complete the CIM process as part of their ongoing, annual monitoring activity. The CIM process is a series of steps and activities which identify LEAs that need assistance with correction, improvement, and the development of an integrated action plan to address the identified problems of practice. CIM is designed to ensure that LEAs, with differentiated levels of involvement and review, examine a wide-range of both compliance and performance data and identify the root causes of areas of concern so that an effective improvement action plan can be developed and implemented.
The CIM is a multi-year process which recognizes that meaningful improvement likely does not occur in a short period of time and requires sustained focus on the areas in need of improvement to effect positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
For more information regarding monitoring activities please visit the California Special Education Technical Assistance Network website
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FMTA Consultant Assignments by Region
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. The FMTA Units are responsible for coordinating all monitoring and technical assistance activities for the LEAs and special education local plan areas (SELPAs) in their assigned counties, providing information, and facilitating access to technical assistance related to program monitoring and program implementation.
Intensive Monitoring
Supports LEAs with systemic challenges identified through data by providing ongoing, intensive technical assistance and close oversight through the CIM process to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Intensive Monitoring Administrators
- FMTA I: Theresa Costa Johansen, TCostaJohansen@cde.ca.gov, 916-327-0141
- FMTA IV: Jack Brimhall, JBrimhall@cde.ca.gov, 916-445-9772
Intensive Monitoring Consultants
| CCESA Region | Counties | Consultant | Telephone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma | Theresa Costa Johansen | TCostaJohansen@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-1645 |
2 |
Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity | Bernd Reynolds | BReynolds@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-0789 |
3 |
Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba | Jim Durgin | JDurgin@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3537 |
3 |
El Dorado Charter | Bernd Reynolds | BReynolds@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-0789 |
4 |
Alameda (Dublin Unified and Pleasanton Unified), Marin, Solano | Bernd Reynolds | BReynolds@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-0789 |
4 |
Alameda (all other LEAs), Napa | Jasmine Ayten | JAyten@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-1849 |
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Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo | Tamara McMillan | TMcMillan@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-1852 |
5 |
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz | Kishaun Thorntona | KThorntona@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-5727 |
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Santa Clara | Josh Rucker | JRucker@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-2491 |
6 |
Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne | Jessica Haney | JHaney@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-0373 |
7 |
Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare | Andrea Gallagher | AGallagher@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3684 |
8 |
Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Andrea Gallagher | AGallagher@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3684 |
9 |
Imperial, Orange, San Diego | Sean Howland | SHowland@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4547 |
10 |
Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino | Lorraine Garcia | LGarcia@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3533 |
11 |
Los Angeles | Bret Galeste | BGaleste@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-7303 |
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Los Angeles | Katrina Tupper | KTupper@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3535 |
Targeted Monitoring
Supports LEAs in addressing specific areas of need identified through data analysis by providing focused technical assistance and guidance through the CIM process to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Targeted Monitoring Administrators
- FMTA II: Donna DeMartini, DDeMartini@cde.ca.gov, 916-445-4632
- FMTA III: Aaron Christensen, AaChristensen@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-3308
Targeted Monitoring Consultants
| CCESA Region | Counties | Consultant | Telephone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma | David Foldvary | DFoldvary@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-2994 |
2 |
Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Siskiyou | David Foldvary | DFoldvary@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-2994 |
2 |
Plumas, Shasta,Tehama, Trinity | Libbey Durkee | LDurkee@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0863 |
3 |
Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba | Kari Hudson | KHudson@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2235 |
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El Dorado (El Dorado County Charter SELPA) | Vincent Pastorino | VPastorino@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0839 |
4 |
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano | David Grundon | DGrundon@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0296 |
5 |
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz | Libbey Durkee | LDurkee@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0863 |
6 |
Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne | Johnathan Williams | JoWilliams@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-9591 |
7 |
Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare | D'Andrea Chapman | DChapman@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0491 |
8 |
Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Niza Perez | NPerez@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-4219 |
9 |
Imperial, Orange, San Diego | Marla Stock | MStock@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4532 |
10 |
Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino | Vanessa Espinosa | VEspinosa@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4601 |
11 |
Los Angeles | Kevin Simas | KSimas@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-1882 |
Small LEA Monitoring
Supports small LEAs serving 100 or fewer students with disabilities by providing differentiated technical assistance and oversight through Annual Monitoring, Cyclical Monitoring, and the CIM process to address areas of need and improve outcomes for students with disabilities
Your Support Team
- FMTA-S Administrator: Carmen Barnhart, CBarnhart@cde.ca.gov
- FMTA-S Unit Email: SmallMonitoring@cde.ca.gov
FMTA-S Consultants
| CCESA Region | Counties | Consultant | Telephone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma | Jessica Haney | JHaney@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-0373 |
2 |
Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity | Jessica Haney | JHaney@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-0373 |
3 |
El Dorado County Charter SELPA | Carissa LaGasca | CLaGasca@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-0081 |
3 |
Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado (excluding El Dorado County Charter SELPA), Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba | Ellen Hayes | EHayes@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-4124 |
4 |
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano | Ellen Hayes | EHayes@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-4124 |
5 |
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz | Ellen Hayes | EHayes@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-4124 |
6 |
Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne | Ellen Hayes | EHayes@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-4124 |
7 |
Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare | Jacqueline Stewart | JStewart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-1064 |
8 |
Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Jacqueline Stewart | JStewart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-1064 |
9 |
Imperial, Orange, San Diego | Jacqueline Stewart | JStewart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-1064 |
10 |
Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino | Jacqueline Stewart | JStewart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-1064 |
11 |
Los Angeles | Melissa Goude | MGoude@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0668 |
SELPA Local Plan
Outlines how LEAs organize and deliver special education services within a defined service area, including the governance structure and required plan to meet the needs of students with disabilities and comply with state and federal requirements.
California Special Education Local Plan Areas
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.
Special Education Local Plan Area: Local Plan
General Information about the Special Education Local Plan Area Local Plan as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to meet the needs of students with disabilities for special education and related services.
SELPA Local Plan Administrator
- FMTA V: John Burch, JBurch@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-2409
SELPA Local Plan Consultants
| CCESA Region | Counties | Consultant | Telephone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma | Erin Rodrigues | ERodrigues@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4559 |
2 |
Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity | Erin Rodrigues | ERodrigues@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4559 |
3 |
Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba | Everett Start | EStart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-7474 |
4 |
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano | Julie Miller | JMiller@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-2616 |
5 |
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz | Julie Miller | JMiller@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-2616 |
6 |
Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne | Carla Jacobs | CJacobs@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3674 |
7 |
Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare | Erin Rodrigues | ERodrigues@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-4559 |
8 |
Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Everett Start | EStart@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-7474 |
9 |
Imperial, Orange, San Diego | Vicky Tucker | VTucker@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-4269 |
10 |
Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino | Vicky Tucker | VTucker@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-4269 |
11 |
Los Angeles | Carla Jacobs | CJacobs@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-3674 |
Disproportionality
Disproportionality occurs when a specific racial or ethnic group is overrepresented in one or more areas, including identification of a disability, identification within a specific disability category, disciplinary actions, or placement in more restrictive environments.
Significant Disproportionality is identified when a local educational agency (LEA) demonstrates disproportionality for three consecutive years in the same indicator and category. Determinations are based on risk ratios comparing outcomes across racial and ethnic groups.
If an LEA is identified as significantly disproportionate, the data show disproportionate identification of a specific race and/or ethnicity in one or more of the following areas:
- Disciplinary action (suspension and expulsion)
- Placement in more restrictive environments
- Indicator 9: Special education in general
- Indicator 10: Special education within a specific disability category
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), LEAs identified with significant disproportionality are required to reserve 15 percent of their IDEA Part B (Sections 611 and 619) funds to provide Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) for children age 3 through grade 12, particularly, but not exclusively, children in the identified group who need additional academic and behavioral supports. LEAs must also review and, if appropriate, revise their policies, practices, and procedures related to identification, placement, and discipline. In California, these required activities are carried out through the Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) process.
For questions regarding Disproportionality in Special Education, please email Dispro@cde.ca.gov.
For questions regarding Significant Disproportionality in Special Education, please email SigDisp@cde.ca.gov.
- 2021 Significantly Disproportionate LEAs
A list of the LEAs identified as significantly disproportionate for the 2021 fiscal year. - 2022 Significantly Disproportionate LEAs
A list of the LEAs identified as significantly disproportionate for the 2022 fiscal year. - 2023 Significantly Disproportionate LEAs
A list of the LEAs identified as significantly disproportionate for the 2023 fiscal year. - 2024 and Beyond Significantly Disproportionate LEAs
For LEAs identified as significantly disproportionate for 2024 and beyond, please refer to the CalTAN LEA Monitoring Status web page.
Guidance and Resources
Assistive Technology Checklist
A list intended to provide examples of assistive technology.
Common Core Resources
Resources and guidelines on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the Special Education Community.
English Learner Students with Disabilities
Information regarding support for educators’ identification, assessment, differentiation of instruction, and reclassification of English learner students with disabilities (Assembly Bill 2785).
Equitable Services for Students with Disabilities
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.
Local MTP-Education Partner IA FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and guidance regarding the Local Medical Therapy Program (MTP)-Education Partner Interagency Agreement (IA).
Mental Health Services FAQ
Frequently asked questions about services previously provided through County Mental Health Agencies for students with Individualized Education Programs.
Resources on IEPs for Students with Disabilities
Resources on individualized education programs (IEPs) to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities.
Special Education Resource Leads
The Special Education Resource Leads (SERLs) are part of the California Statewide System of Support.
Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) Impact
Innovation in Action: Transforming Student Outcomes.
- 2024–2025 EDCOE Annual Report (PDF; 4MB)
- 2024–2025 RCOE Annual Report (PDF; 9MB)
- 2023–2024 EDCOE Annual Report (PDF; 13MB)
- 2023–2024 RCOE Annual Report (PDF; 14MB)
Syllabus of Guidance on Behavior-Related Issues
This web page provides a syllabus of federal and state publications and websites providing guidance on behavior-related issues, particularly as they affect students who are eligible for special education and related services.
Training on Writing IEPs Based on State Standards
Self-paced training materials provide information on writing individualized education programs (IEPs) with goals tied to standards that are student focused and measurable.