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Special Education Spotlight Stockton: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Located about 50 miles south of Sacramento, the city of Stockton, California, provides several resources for special education teachers and parents. Many of these resources, offered through educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, are in the form of workshops, support groups or seminars.

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Special education students, too, will find some recreational and educational programs throughout and near the city that are designed to help them build their social and communication skills.

Educational Resources for Special Education Students, Teachers and Parents

The Special Education Department of the Stockton Unified School District works with parents and other professionals to form an IEP for special needs students. The department also offers services in occupational and speech and language therapy. A Parent Information link on the website provides information about parents’ rights and details about the Community Advisory Committee, while teachers can find links to assessment and educational tools under Teacher Resources.

The San Joaquin County Office of Education oversees the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), which includes the Stockton Unified School District. The office supplies early intervention, occupational therapy, speech and language, hearing and behavioral consultation services. The website also provides a link to available resources through a lending library, which offers books, manuals, videos, DVDs and CDs covering a wide variety of special needs topics for both parents and teachers.

Recreational, Legal and Other Resources for Special Education Students and Parents

Stockton is home to few organizations that provide services to special needs children and their families. But while most of these organizations might not be located directly in Stockton they do serve the city, or are within commutable distance.

Family Resource Network offers support to parents of special education students through support groups, outreach programs, advocacy services, and workshops and seminars. There is also an online newsletter published four times a year that reports on events and includes helpful articles for parents of special needs children.

A similar organization is found in Salida, which is approximately 25 miles south of Stockton. B.E.S.T. (Behavioral & Educational Strategies & Training) also provides behavior analysis services. These services range from comprehensive analysis and management to mock preschool and school programs. Parent training workshops are also available. The programs are designed for children with autism as well as other learning and behavioral disorders.

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Based in Modesto and serving Stockton, among a few other cities, the Central Valley Autism Project provides behavioral analysis services for children ranging from infants to teens. This includes an assessment and treatment program designed mainly to help children form strong social skills.

Though based about 60 miles west of Stockton, CHADD (Children and Adults with AD/HD) of Northern California holds occasional parent support group meetings in nearby Manteca throughout the year. CHADD’s website also provides links to various special needs organizations, articles and consulting services.

GymStars is a Stockton-based gym that provides a program called StarBound for special needs children. These gymnastics and cheer programs are designed to help children develop coordination and motor skills as well as build self-confidence and social skills.

The California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG) of Pasadena provides legal advice and services to special education parents throughout the state. IEP development assistance and conflict mediation are among the firm’s services.

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Special Education Spotlight Palo Alto: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Palo Alto is a city that provides various resources and services for special education students and parents. These services and resources are provided mainly by community and nonprofit organizations.

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Special education teachers, too, can benefit from many of these resources, such as those offering training in assistive technology or providing links to articles and books about specific disorders.

Education-Based Resources for Palo Alto Special Education Teachers, Students and Parents

The Palo Alto Sub-Committee of SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Areas) 1 Community Advisory Committee offers advocacy services and parent support and education groups and events.  This includes sessions and classes addressing IEP training, parental stress management, coping strategies and inclusion practices.

Services provided by the Palo Alto Unified School District include speech and language specialists, occupational therapy, behavior analysis and a pre-school intervention program. A FUTURES program is designed to help special needs students build the social and vocational skills needed beyond elementary and middle school.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education offers a program designed to help parents and teachers implement assistive technology and alternative communication in the classroom. It also operates the Autism Project, which helps autistic children develop stronger communication skills.

Hope Technology School is an option for special needs students in Palo Alto. In an inclusive environment, special needs students use assistive technology and alternative communication in the classroom. The school also provides on-site speech and physical therapy, sensory integration and occupational therapy.

Resources Targeting Special Education Students and Parents in Palo Alto

Parents Place has a family resource center in Palo Alto. Here, parents will find workshops and consultative services, learning assessment  services, parent support groups, speech and language therapy, school advocacy services and social skills workshops for special needs children.

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Abilities United has early intervention and preschool services, an after-school socialization program for special education students and an aquatics therapy program. Behavior consultations, mental health counseling, therapeutic evaluations, and speech, physical and occupational therapy services.

Children’s Health Council (CHC) provides online links to behavior specialists, educational specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and care managers in and around the Palo Alto area. CHC offers parent education classes, tutoring services and evaluations for autism, speech-langugae disorders and fine motor skills problems. The organization’s site also has downloadable presentations in its Parent Resource Library.

Achieve Kids, with a location in Palo Alto, is an agency with various services for special education students and their families. These services include an on-site behavioral specialist, speech-language therapy, community integration and assistive technology. The organization’s website also includes links to various national agencies, such as Autism Speaks and National Center for Learning Disabilities.

The California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG), based in Pasadena, provides legal advice and services to special education parents. Serving areas throughout the state, the firm can assist with IEP development, mediate conflict between parents and schools, or assist parents during the assessment process.

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Special Education Spotlight San Jose: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

San Jose residents who are special education professionals or parents of a special needs child have the benefit of various resources located in or near their city.

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Special education students will also find community, educational and recreational programs and activities designed to help them grow and strengthen social, communication and academic skills.

Educational Resources in San Jose for Special Education Students, Teachers and Parents

The website of the San Jose Unified School District offers parents an online Parent Guide and information about its Community Advisory Committee. The school district’s site also provides definitions and examples of various disorders, including autism, speech impairments and emotional disturbances.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education provides an Early Start intervention program for preschool children, an intensive autism program called The Autism Project that focuses on the development of communication skills and independence, and an assistive technology program to aid families and teachers in the use of special education technologies through labs and training programs.

The South East Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a consortium consisting of eleven school districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education. In addition to a Community Advisory Committee and parent support and education programs, SELPA also provides staff training opportunities. These workshops and sessions are directed toward teachers, administrators, teacher assistants and specialists.

Special Education Resources for San Jose Parents and Special Needs Children

The Morgan Autism Center in San Jose provides free lectures and individualized education programs. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, located approximately five miles outside of San Jose in nearby Santa Clara, provides behavior analysis services as well as individualized education programs.

CHADD (Children and Adults with AD/HD) of Northern California, though based approximately 40 miles away in San Leandro, holds monthly parent training sessions in surrounding areas including San Jose.

The City of San Jose’s Therapeutic Recreation Services program provides recreational opportunities to special education students. Through its All Access Sports and Recreation program, special needs children can attend camps and clinics for indoor and outdoor physical activities. The Grace Community Center hosts various programs for children with cognitive disorders, including fitness programs, pre- and afterschool programs and a therapeutic art program.

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Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing in-person and online help to parents of special needs students. Monthly meetings for support and discussion groups, early intervention programs, online articles and tools, workshops and a library of books, videos and DVDs are among the many resources provided by this organization. The website also provides links to professional support groups, counseling centers, foundations and community programs.

The San Jose Public Library hosts weekly inclusive story and play times for special needs children. The library’s website also provides links to books on parenting special needs children and on specific disorders, such as autism, ADHD/ADD, OCD and learning disabilities.

Parents of special education students who are seeking legal support or advice in San Jose can contact the California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG). Serving areas throughout the state, the group can assist parents with settling disputes with school systems or developing IEPs, among other legalities.

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Special Education Spotlight Anaheim: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Anaheim residents raising or working with special needs students can find a few community and nonprofit organizations designed to provide them with support and various resources. These resources can range from professional development programs to parenting workshops.

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Special education students themselves can also find organizations that offer educational and recreational programs and activities.

Anaheim Special Education Resources

The Greater Anaheim Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a six-school district collaboration designed to develop special education programs. Teachers can find professional development training and workshops through SELPA. The website also provides parents with links to a Community Advisory Committee, a handbook, workshop information and a glossary of special education terms and organizations.

Anaheim, California, is located within Orange County. The Orange County Department of Education provides training programs for special education teachers. These programs address behavioral intervention and analysis, classroom management and student success strategies. Resources are also available through the department’s website for such topics as assistive technology, autism and parent rights.

Special Education Resources for Anaheim Students and Parents

Within the Anaheim city limits, the Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) provides resources for children, parents and teachers. Workshops are held for IEP strategies, student rights, early intervention services and assistive technology. Advocacy training is also available.

AbilityFirst, which provides services to special needs students and families, has one of eight community centers in Anaheim. AbilityFirst has an afterschool enrichment program and also offers therapeutic swimming lessons. The Anaheim location has accommodations for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Resources Near Anaheim for Special Education Students, Teachers and Parents

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Anaheim has limited resources for special needs students and parents, but fortunately several organizations are housed in nearby cities, in most cases less than ten miles from Anaheim.

Located about eight miles to the south in Santa Ana, The Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders offers evaluations and family support groups. It also has an intervention program targeting parents and schools. IEP development support for both parents and professionals is also provided. Other resources include links on the organization’s website to articles and other sites addressing disability rights, news and details about autism, ADHD and other disorders.

Approximately three miles north of Anaheim, parents and teachers can find a wealth of knowledge offered at The Autism Center of California State University – Fullerton. In addition to assessment and screening services, the center also hosts fundraising events and teacher credentialing programs.

The Greater Orange County affiliate of Children and Adults with AD/HD (CHADD) is found about eight miles southeast of Anaheim in Orange, California. The organizations hosts support meetings in Orange and Santa Ana. The website provides links to assistance programs and contact information for consultants, therapists, advocates and other professionals.

Parents of special education students in Oakland who are seeking legal support or advice can contact the California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG). Serving areas throughout the state, the group can assist parents with, among other legalities, settling disputes with school systems or developing IEPs.

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Special Education Spotlight Fresno: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Residents of the populous city of Fresno, the largest in California’s Central Valley, can find various academic, nonprofit and community organizations devoted to special education topics.

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Resources in this city include support groups, professional development programs, online articles, recreational activities and workshops. From parents seeking legal advice to special needs students seeking to become more active or engaged through sports or recreational therapies, Fresno provides a variety of options for anyone with a personal or professional interest in special education.

Academic Resources for Special Education Students in Fresno

The website of the Fresno Unified School District provides information about a Community Advisory Committee and links to the Special Education Local Plan, forms detailing parents’ rights, an IEP satisfaction survey  and services for deaf and hard of hearing students.

The Fresno County Office of Education offers intervention and support programs for children with disabilities. Besides overseeing special education curriculum and instruction for students at the elementary, middle and high school levels, the office provides or assists in leading parents and special education students to:

  • speech and language pathology services
  • audiological services that includes hearing assessment and otoscopic exams
  • visual impairment assessment and consultation, including Braille instruction
  • preschool assessment
  • parent workshops

Resources for Fresno Special Education Parents and Students

Various community centers and nonprofit organizations based or with offices in Fresno are great sources of information and activities for special needs children and their parents.

EPU Children’s Center in Fresno has a Family Resource Center that provides advocacy services, parent support groups and IEP training clinics. A teenager and young adult group allows those with special needs to meet others and helps to develop communication and social skills.

The Central Valley Children’s Services Network is a Fresno-based nonprofit organizations with parent and professional workshops, support groups, advocacy services and child care resources for special needs children. The network’s site has links to telephone counseling services, mental health counseling and local agencies.

Special Olympics Northern California partners with the Fresno Unified School District to provide a community sports program for special needs children.

More Fresno Resources for Special Education Students, Teachers and Parents

Other Fresno or nearby organizations addressing specific disabilities or disorders include:

Parents of special education students in Fresno who are seeking legal support or assistance, such as with IEP development or navigation of special education laws, can turn to California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG). Though based in Costa Mesa, the firm provides services throughout the state.

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Special Education Spotlight Pasadena: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

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Pasadena, one of the larger cities in Los Angeles County, is home to various special needs organizations and groups offering support, educational and professional development programs and information to special education students, teachers and parents.

From academics to recreation, special education students in Pasadena can find programs to meet their needs. Parents and teachers can turn to school districts, private schools, nonprofit organizations and community programs to help them raise and educate special needs children.

Educational Resources for Special Needs Students and Teachers in Pasadena

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) oversees inclusive special education programs for elementary, middle and high school students. It also offers a smaller, structured program through its Focus Point Academy, which emphasizes the development of behavior skills and utilizes counseling and nursing services.

The district also has a Community Advisory Committee and a Special Education Task Force. The school district’s website provides helpful links to  brochures, articles and special education documents outlining parent rights and task force meetings.

The Frostig Center offers a school for children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia and dysgraphia. The school is accredited and certified and offers small classes. The Center also trains special education elementary, middle and high school as well as early education teachers through on-site consultations, workshops and seminars.

Like The Frostig Center, Villa Esperanza Services is a non-profit organization that has a school program for children with various developmental disorders. It also provides speech and occupational therapy programs. The organization’s site has links to advocacy practices, nonprofit organizations for specific disabilities and an events calendar for meetings, fundraisers and more.

Resources for Pasadena Special Needs Students and Parents

Whether parents or special needs students are seeking further educational opportunities outside of the traditional classroom or recreational activities designed for special needs children, they will find several organizations that can help them achieve their goals.

Professional Child Development Associates is a nonprofit organization that provides a team made up of psychologists, therapists, nurse specialists, teachers and other professionals that evaluates and intervenes for children with developmental or behavioral disabilities. The organization also offers training for professionals, consultative services, screening and counseling services.

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AbilityFirst provides an afterschool enrichment program and Friday Night Socials to help special needs students develop social, communication and life skills. A seasonal aquatics program and a camp for special needs children are also offered.

Easter Seals has a Pasadena office that offers various therapy service for those with autism. Children can be enrolled in speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy programs. Behavior analysis is also provided.

South Pasadena Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group‘s website has links to newsletters, articles, upcoming lectures and seminars, support group meetings and more.

Center for Developing Kids provides intervention services for children with, among other disabilities, autism, ADD and Sensory Integrative Dysfunction.

Pasadena-based Move a Child Higher has a therapeutic horseback riding program designed for special needs students.

Legal support for parents of special education students who might be in conflict with school administrators or boards can seek help from California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG). The firm provides legal representation to parents for IEP meetings, hearings and mediation throughout the state.

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Special Education Spotlight Oakland: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Residents of the Bay Area city of Oakland, California, who are in need of special education support, programs or legal advice will find a few organizations providing the information they might be seeking.

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Within the city of Oakland itself, special education resources are somewhat limited, but parents, teachers and students can often look to nearby areas for educational, recreational and legal programs and information through state and national public and nonprofit organizations.

Oakland Educational Resources for Special Education

Oakland Unified School District’s Special Education Office offers Programs for Exceptional Children (PEC), which modifies academic programs and provides social skills development for special needs students in both charter and non-charter schools. The district also supplies psychological counseling and consultative services. In addition, the Special Education Office manages an occupational therapy program and reading clinic.

Raskob Day School and Learning Institute is a non-profit organization based in Oakland. It offers a school, clinic and diagnostic program for students with learning disabilities.

WestEd, a nonprofit agency with a regional office in Oakland, California, offers services designed to help teachers and schools deliver improved special education instruction and programs through its Center for Prevention and Early Intervention (CPEI) and Learning Innovations (LI). These services include teacher coaching and collaborative assistance.

Special Education Parent and Student Resources in Oakland

United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate is located in Oakland. The organization offers an afterschool care program that enables special needs students to work with a recreation assistant. The website also provides links to many other resources, including child care services, support groups, recreational programs and state and national special education organizations.

Other special needs organizations, while not based in Oakland, are located in or close to nearby San Francisco and can offer services to those in Oakland. These include:

Based in San Leandro, California, about ten miles south of Oakland, CHADD (Children and Adults with AD/HD) of Northern California services Oakland and surrounding areas. CHADD offers parent training sessions, support meetings and lectures in and near Oakland. The website also provides links to national associations and foundations for those with disabilities.

Ala Costa Center, with a location in Oakland, has after-school and camp programs designed to help special needs children improve their academic and social skills. A Respite Program, one of only a few of its kind in the area, provides recreational activities and trips for special needs children on some Friday evenings and Saturdays.

Parents of special education students in Oakland who are seeking legal support for possible disputes with the school system or assistance with IEP development can turn to California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG). The firm provides services throughout the state.

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Special Education Spotlight Long Beach: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Residents of Long Beach, California, who are raising, educating or administering programs for special education students will find a few school, nonprofit and government organizations supplying helpful resources.

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Special needs students themselves will also find programs designed to assist them with educational, recreational and other activities through camps, tutoring and community events.

Since special education resources in Long Beach are fairly limited, in some cases residents may have to look beyond the city limits to find the information or support they are seeking.

Long Beach Schools and Special Education Resources for Parents and Teachers

The Long Beach Unified School District has a Community Advisory Committee, providing a voice for teachers, parents and administrators. The school district’s website provides links to .pdf files detailing parents’ rights in three languages. In addition, it provides information about the school’s dispute resolution process for parents of special education students.

The website also provides links to learning programs, associations and federal resources. Teachers can find a link offering information about managing a special education classroom, developing special education lesson plans, accommodation strategies and more.

Parents can find family resource links to national associations and federal agencies focusing on special needs children as well as special education curricula details, study guides and a state reading list.

At the county level, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), an educational agency operated by the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education that encompasses Long Beach schools, offers counseling and therapy services for special education students. Psychologists, curriculum specialists and nurses combine to provide these services through LACOE.

Resources for Long Beach Special Education Parents and Students

The Family Resource Center at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach provides parent support groups, informational videos and brochures, workshops and training programs targeting the parents of special needs children.

Parents will also find referral services, a 24-hour phone help line and a mentoring program for children with specific diseases or disabilities.

AbilityFirst Long Beach Center is the local office for an organization with locations across Southern California. Included in this organization’s offerings are camps and a swimming program for both adults and children with disabilities.

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The website of the Greater Long Beach/South Bay Chapter of the Autism Society of America has a resource page providing links to and contact information for psychologists, support groups, tutors and camps. Information for various therapists in the area is also included; therapies include music therapy, animal assistance therapy, behavior therapy and speech therapy.

Autism in Long Beach offers members group activities, family support and links to resources such as online blogs and forums, inspirational articles and stories, an online library and an events calendar.

Though based in Irvine, California, about 25 miles from Long Beach, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) sometimes hold support meetings and talks in and near Long Beach.

For legal support and representation, Long Beach residents can turn to California Special Needs Law Group (CSNLG), which serves clients throughout the state. Among other services, CSNLG can help parents with Individual Education Plan (IEP) development and help to settle any possible disputes between special education parents and their child’s school system.

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Special Education Spotlight Sacramento: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Schools, nonprofit organizations and county offices in Sacramento, California, provide programs and services for special education students,  families and teachers in this city. These programs and services encompass a wide range of supportive and informative activities, websites, articles and seminars which can be used to assist those with legal, academic or personal issues.

Whether you’re seeking settlement of a dispute with your child’s school or staff development programs for special education teaching personnel, you are likely to find the help you need if you are a resident or professional in Sacramento.

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Special Education Resources Within the Sacramento Educational System

The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has a Special Education department providing a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and a conflict resolution process to assist parents who have a special needs child and are in dispute with the school system.

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) oversees the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). SELPA helps districts comply with special education laws and helps to build relationships between schools and special education families. The office’s website has a link to “A Parent’s Guide to Special Education” and a brochure for the Community Advisory Committee.

The California Department of Education is headquartered in Sacramento. The department’s website devotes a page of links for special education resources. Parents, teachers and students can find information about special education Common Core Standards, federal and state special education laws and regulations, children and parent rights, and various articles, handbooks and other publications for such subjects as teacher training, research and school issues.

Sacramento’s Special Education Legal Resources

Representing private schools and agencies, the California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES), an advocacy organization based in Sacramento, strives to help teachers, parents and others involved in special education understand laws, policies and legislation. It does so through seminars, conferences and regional networking practices.

Though not based in Sacramento, California Special Needs Law Group provides advocacy and legal support , with the goal of protecting the rights of special needs children and their families, to clients throughout the state.

Support for Sacramento Special Needs Families and Students

From advocacy to recreational activities, parents and special needs students themselves can turn to a few organizations in Sacramento.

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The Sacramento Autistic Spectrum & Special Needs Alliance (SASSNA) offers advocacy assistance, case management services, and informational and support events for autistic children and their families who join this organization. These services are free of charge.

The WarmLine Family Resource Center in Sacramento is a great link to support groups, recreational activities, special education handouts and early intervention programs. These programs range from IEP training and behavior support to parent socials and play dates. The Center even hosts a Sibling Workshop, in which children can get together with others who have a brother or sister with a disability.

Child Action Inc. serves Sacramento and provides referral services for parents seeking child care for those with special needs.

Other organizations with offices in Sacramento include:

  • Society for the Blind in Sacramento: offers several youth programs to help children achieve their educational goals. Its Realizing Education and Career Hopes (REACH) operates workshops, social events and educational activities to help these special needs children develop college preparatory, social and other skills.
  • United Cerebral Palsy of Sacramento: provides resource links to parent and caregiver support programs. Its Autism Center for Excellence (A.C.E.) runs an after-school program for autistic children and a camp in which children can fish, kayak and make crafts. It also offers a Family Respite program, designed to help parents raising special needs children with everyday errands and activities.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness Sacramento: hosts support group meetings for parents and families of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and OCD.
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Special Education Spotlight San Francisco: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents

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Those in San Francisco who are seeking special education resources need not look far for the information they need. From the public school district to nonprofit organizations, San Francisco residents can turn to several institutions to access an abundance of articles, handbooks, online tools and guides designed to help them teach, raise and support those with special needs.

Parents and teachers seeking a better understanding of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and special education laws, teachers wishing to improve their special education instructional strategies or special needs students and their families eager to learn more about specific disabilities have a large support network in the city of San Francisco.

Special Education Resources Through the San Francisco Education System

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) offers an online Supplemental Guide that details the special education enrollment process, placement options and information about IEPs. In addition, it provides information about other special education services, such as counseling, speech and language therapy, alternative communication and assistive technology.

SFUSD also has a Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. Its site has links to helpful blogs, special education law information and support services for parents of special needs children.

Support for San Francisco Special Education Teachers

The goal of United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) is to help teachers maximize learning opportunities for all students. UESF has a Special Education Committee that provides several resources for teachers, such as links to the California Teacher Association Special Education Resource Guide, teaching tools and tips, California Department of Education intervention guidelines and teacher rights in regards to IEPs.

The Northern California Branch of the International Dyslexia Association serves the San Francisco Bay Area and provides training programs for elementary, middle and high school special education teachers. Both special education and mainstream teachers are taught introductory and advanced techniques proven to help both traditional students and those with special needs.

Special Education Support from Nonprofit Organizations in San Francisco

The non-profit Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) provides parents with information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is an advocate for special education. Its website provides a link to the Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. CASE also offers consultative services, parent and teaching staff training and representative services in which CASE advocates attend IEP meetings.

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San Francisco’s Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization designed to provide support services for families and students. Online links direct readers to information about parent support groups, special education legislation, advocacy organizations and early intervention programs.

People with Disabilities Foundation of San Francisco has free seminars and workshops designed to help disabled elementary and high school students develop and strengthen coping skills.

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) San Francisco offers Bay Area special needs children the opportunity to participate in non-competitive recreational activities. Unstructured programs are offered in swimming, basketball, tennis and more.

More San Francisco Special Needs Nonprofit Organizations

Several nonprofit organizations focusing on specific types of developmental or other disorders or disabilities have chapters in or serve San Francisco. Workshops, support groups, youth camps and online articles are some of the resources made available by these types of organizations, which include:

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