PARENT RESOURCES
Parent Resources
The purpose of this parent section on the Sacramento City Unified Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) website is to provide parents and guardians with resources, information, and support related to special education services and programs within the SELPA. This section typically includes:
Information on Special Education Rights and Responsibilities: Educating parents about their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other relevant laws.
Access to Resources and Support Services: Offering links to resources such as parent support groups, advocacy organizations, and educational materials.
Guidance on the IEP Process: Providing detailed information on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, including how to prepare for meetings, what to expect, and how to collaborate with educators.
Contact Information: Ensuring parents have direct access to contact information for SELPA staff, special education department staff, and other key personnel who can assist with their concerns or questions.
Workshops and Training: Announcing and providing access to workshops, training sessions, and informational meetings designed to help parents better understand special education and how to support their child’s learning and development.
FAQs and Glossaries: Offering answers to frequently asked questions and glossaries of terms used in special education to help parents navigate the sometimes complex language and processes.
Updates on Policies and Procedures: Keeping parents informed about any changes in special education policies, procedures, or guidelines that may affect their child’s education.
Dispute Resolution Resources: Providing information on how to resolve disputes related to special education, including mediation and due process hearings.
The overall goal is to empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to advocate for and support their children’s education effectively.
Parent Handbook
This resource is designed to support you as you navigate the special education process for your child. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been involved in special education for some time, this handbook aims to provide you with clear, concise, and helpful information. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to working together with you to ensure that your child receives the best possible education.
Child Find
Child Find Obligations
The Child Find process requires Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in its jurisdiction. This obligation includes all students who attend private (including religious) schools, migrant or homeless students, students who are wards of the State, and students with suspected disabilities who are not advancing in grade level. (20 USC 1412 (a)(3)(A), 20 USC 1412 (a)(10)(A)(ii)(I), 34 CFR 300.111, 34 CFR 300.131, 34 CFR 300.111(c)(2), 34 CFR 300.101(c), 30 EC 56301.)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an umbrella term referring to the informal method of settling disagreements that may arise. In the field of special education, areas of disagreement sometimes involve implementation of the individualized education program (IEP), assessments and timelines, the content of the IEP, and the appropriateness of special education programs and/or services. It is the intent of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that the IEP process be a
Warmline Family Resource Center
WarmLine is a Family Empowerment Center. As a Family Empowerment Center we provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 22. We offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information and referral services.
Procedural Safeguards
Parents and Guardians of students with disabilities are afforded rights in the special education process. A full copy of the Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards document is offered to families at each annual Individual Education Plan meeting, and parents and guardians may ask any IEP team member questions about the process along the way.
Special Education Rights Of Parents And Children Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Part B, And The California Education Code.
School Finder
Find your neighborhood school and explore all your school options
Elementary, middle, and high school students are assigned to a designated neighborhood school based on where the student lives, as long as the school offers the services the student needs.
Each neighborhood school has a defined geographic boundary and is intended to serve the students who live within that geographic boundary.
To determine your child’s school of attendance based on school boundary, please use our School Finder tool.
Special Education Department
2024-2025 Special Education Staffing Assignments * (Please note that this is a working document and adjustments may be made throughout the school year)