Part 8 of 10: IEP Services, Placement, and Offer of FAPE
Over the course of the Special Education Academy, we have reviewed the foundations of the IDEA and parent rights, the evaluations process, the annual goals that help our students make […]
Over the course of the Special Education Academy, we have reviewed the foundations of the IDEA and parent rights, the evaluations process, the annual goals that help our students make […]
A lo largo de la Academia de Educación Especial, hemos repasado los fundamentos de la ley IDEA y los derechos de los padres, el proceso de evaluación, los objetivos anuales que ayudan a nuestros alumnos a progresar en la escuela, y las adaptaciones y modificaciones que respaldan dichos objetivos y facilitan el acceso de los […]
This training is for: ● Families whose children are struggling in school ● Parents interested in learning about IEPs or 504 Plans ● Families who feel their child’s needs may not yet be identified This training is about identifying when a child is having difficulty, and when and how to ask for an […]
Curious about what happens after the IEP? This workshop will provide guidance, resources, and practical steps to help families plan for life after high school. You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
-Numerous workshops by various providers on parenting and education of students with disabilities -Connecting and networking with parents and community providers -Access to information from providers and vendors serving the […]
Start planning for your transition from school services to adult services: -Find new resources in our community! -Community agencies providing great information! -Enjoy music & other entertainment! -Free door […]
Presented in Cantonese. When your child faces difficulties at school, you want to know what support the school can offer. Special education is one way schools provide support to […]
Curious about your next step? Join us for a day full of learning and fun! At the fair you will learn about: -Vocational and Employment Support -Day Programs -Community […]
Join DREDF’s advocates as we walk through the requirements in federal and state special education law regarding behaviors at school. What must a school do, and how can a 504 […]
Únase a los defensores de DREDF para repasar los requisitos de la legislación federal y estatal sobre educación especial en lo que se refiere al comportamiento en la escuela. ¿Qué […]
The California Disability Leadership Alliance is excited to announce our 2nd annual CDLA Day of Action at the Capitol. Join us on the California Capitol West Steps to rally for our rights […]
Transition to adulthood is full of uncertainty, but the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA, plus available resources, help ensure our high school students begin preparing for a thriving and […]
La transición a la vida adulta está llena de incertidumbre; sin embargo, la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA - por sus siglas en inglés), la Sección 504 […]
When HUD's May 22, 2026 memo ended federal fair housing enforcement for disabled people with emotional support animals, it changed the agency's posture—not the law. This webinar breaks down what […]
California's mental health system, administered through counties, offers a number of housing programs and supports that are potentially available to CARE Court respondents and other clients with mental health disabilities. […]
About the Conference Join us for the 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, hosted by the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the UC Davis MIND Institute, for […]
Join DREDF, in partnership with the Center for Independent Living (CIL), for an evening of conversation and connection with author, Dara Baldwin, about her journey to become a disability activist […]
Join California Connect and Disability Rights California for a free webinar about disability rights, communication access, and available resources. This webinar will cover: -Disability rights and communication access […]
Begin our deep dive into the special education process with a foundation on the six principles of the IDEA and other federal and state laws that play a role in […]
Este seminario web será la primera parte de la Academia de Educación Especial, una nueva serie de 10 partes que se realizará mensualmente hasta junio de 2026. La serie enseñará […]
This year’s theme is Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable. We're putting the “lit” in disability by honoring the resilience, pride, collaboration, and ingenuity of our community in the face […]
Come with us as we begin to dig into the Procedural Safeguards--a.k.a. parents' rights--and explore the tools parents, families, and even students can use when things begin to go sideways. […]
If you receive home care, you are also an employer — whether you hire through IHSS or privately. That means a task list, a paycheck, a set of legal obligations, […]
Acompáñenos a conocer más a fondo las garantías procesales, también conocidas como derechos de los padres, y exploraremos las herramientas que los padres, las familias e incluso los estudiantes pueden […]