SPECIAL EDUCATION
WarmLine is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to educate parents of children from birth to age 26 who have disabilities. WarmLine serves 26 counties in Northern California. (map)
WARMLINE SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS
Dive Into the IEP — Session One (watch)
Dive Into the IEP — Session Two (watch)
Dive Into the IEP — Session Three (watch)
Dive Into the IEP — Session Two (watch)
Dive Into the IEP — Session Three (watch)
WARMLINE SPECIAL EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS & HANDOUTS
- Turning Three Year Old for parents of children turning 3 as they "graduate" from early intervention. (English) (Spanish)
- Understanding Special Education is a comprehensive guide to understand how special education services work. (English) (Spanish) (Russian Thanks to Yolo County Office of Education)
- Moving On: Transition to Adult Services is a guide for parents whose children are transitioning out of Special Education. (English) (Spanish)
Forms to help prepare for the IEP:
Request for Assessment (Initial) - used to have your children assessed to see whether they qualify for special education services.
Request for Additional Assessments - used to request additional assessments when your child already an IEP.
- Goal Worksheet and Parent Report Templates
- Concerns & Strategies Worksheet (English) (Spanish)
- Targeted Questions for Parents to Ask
- Meeting Notes & Seating Chart
Request for Assessment (Initial) - used to have your children assessed to see whether they qualify for special education services.
Request for Additional Assessments - used to request additional assessments when your child already an IEP.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Community Advisory Committees (CAC) advise local school districts and provide educational opportunities to parents. For more information about your CAC, contact your school district's Special Education Department directly.