Resources
Resources for Members and Families
Life Cycle of a Legislation
Proposals for new laws are called bills. To become a law, a bill must successfully pass through a number of steps
CDE Organizational Chart
All the branches and reporting structure of the California Department of Education
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NAPSEC Advocacy
Learn more about our joint efforts to advocate on federal issues.​
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Advocacy with CASE
CASE continually engages with federal agencies, national coalitions and partner organizations focusing on national policy and advocacy for special ed.
Resources for Families
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I.D.E.A 's FAQs
Learn more about your the origin and protections under IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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Nonpublic Schools and Agencies
The California's Department of Ed information site for NPS and NPAs​
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Special Education Terms
Disability Rights California's guide to all Special Ed terminology you need to know ​
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Parent's Guide to IEPs
From suspecting something might be different to having an IEP in place​
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IEP Roles and Responsibilities
Learn more about your schools responsibility and your rights as you navigate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
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Connections California (CCA) – Transition to Adulthood
The most comprehensive hub of resources on adult services for individuals with disabilities in California.
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Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) – Now Statewide
There is now a Family Empowerment Center available in every county in California!
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PHP’s Multilingual Video & Resource Library
PHP maintains a huge library of educational videos and handouts, geared toward both families and school staff. These are excellent tools for orientation, training, and outreach.
Download the Video Library: https://www.php.com/videos/