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CaliforniaThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed eligibility information is available at eligibility categories. Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, California reported the following:
Support service structureCalifornia Department of Education, Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by schools. Special Education Local Plan Areas provide regional support to member districts. Three California Department of Education's Diagnostic Centers assist districts and families with assessing children for autism and other disorders. Task forcesThe Superintendent's Autism Advisory Committee completed a statewide review of autism policies in California in 2007. Statewide disability clearinghouseCalifornia does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. Disability scholarship programCalifornia does not have a disability scholarship program. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesCalifornia enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. See California insurance for more information. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, California had 533 supervisors (direct service providers) and 3,722 tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in California are available at secondary transition. Parent training and information centerCalifornia has three types of family support groups:
Organizational information and contacts are provided at parent organizations. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionCalifornia is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district, the local Special Education Local Plan Area and the parent training and information centers listed above. Additional information is provided at Family Involvement & Partnerships. Military education resourcesInformation and resources specifically identified for military-connected families in California may be found at military education resources. |