Resources

The following links are intended to provide parents with valuable information and resources, but do not constitute legal advice.  
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• Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates – copaa.org 
• California Department of Education – Special Education – cde.ca.gov/sp/se 
• U.S. Department of Education – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – IDEA.ed.gov 
• U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (“OSERS”)
• Office of Special Education Programs (“OSEP”) Policy Documents, including OSEP Letters, Memos, Dear Colleague Letters and FAQ’s 
• Disability Rights California – Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Manual
• Disability Rights California – Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Manual Appendix (includes sample letters and forms)
• Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund – Special Education Resources
• Office of Administrative Hearings – Self-Help Information for Special Education Cases
• Wrightslaw (information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities) 
• California Department of Developmental Services – Lanterman Act and Related Laws 
• Disability Rights California – Rights Under the Lanterman Act Manual
• California Department of Developmental Services – Regional Center Eligibility and Services
• California Department of Developmental Services – Regional Center Services and Descriptions

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