STATE PARENT/CAREGIVER RESOURCES

  • The EDGE is a publication of the California Department of Education's Special Education Division that informs parents, educators, and other service providers about special education topics, focusing on research-based practices, legislation, technical support, and current resources.  Published three times yearly.
  • Families whose infants or toddlers have a developmental delay or disability or an established risk condition with a high probability of resulting in a delay may be eligible to receive an "Early Start" in California. Teams of service coordinators, healthcare providers, early intervention specialists, therapists, and parent resource specialists evaluate and assess infants or toddlers and provide appropriate early intervention and family support services for young children from birth to three years of age.
  •  California Autism Professional Training and Information Network Tools and resources for Families and Family Support Personnel
  • California Parent Organizations: The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, works closely with federal- and-state-funded parent organizations to increase parent participation and collaboration between parents and educators to improve the educational system.
  • California Dyslexia Initiative (CDI): Recordings and slides from past webinars are available on this Padlet