Special Education Resources for Parents- Know your rights and those of your child. Here are some links to get you started:
Local Resources
Parents Helping Parents- San Jose
PHP increases the quality of life for our most vulnerable by providing services, resources and support for children with
special needs, their families, and caregivers.
San Andreas Regional Center
San Andreas Regional Center is a community-based, private nonprofit corporation funded by the State of California to serve
people with developmental disabilities as required by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act.
Special Education Law Information
Wrights Law
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education
law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
California Department of Education
Information and resources to serve the unique needs of persons with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed
high standards of achievement in academic and nonacademic skills.
Notice of Procedural Safeguards (Parents’ Rights) for California
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/qa/pssummary.asp
Disability Rights California
Advocate, educate, investigate, and litigate to advance and protect the rights of Californians with disabilities