Legal & Licensing
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Report Series (5 Report Briefs)
NCD undertook this report series as an examination of the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and as a follow-up to a number of NCD’s prior education…
Key Web Pages on Serving Children with Disabilities Serving Children with Disabilities FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding California state law relating to serving children with disabilities (CWD) in California State Preschool Programs (CSPP).
Local Planning Councils
The primary mission of the Local Planning Councils (LPCs) is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in the local community. LPCs are…
Making Sound LRE Decisions in Preschool
The IEP process includes requirements and actions that ensure IEP teams have the information needed to discuss and consider access to and participation in high-quality inclusive settings for every young child with…
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDF)
Founded in 1968 MALDF is the nations leading non-profit Latino legal organization. MALDF promotes equality and justice through advocacy, litigation, public policy, and education in the areas of employment, immigrants’…
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) IDEA Parent Guide (PDF)
A Comprehensive Guide to your rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Research- based information and resources related to the health of children, adults, families and communities. Early Learning: Overview Video parent feedback program improves school readiness of children in poverty NIH…
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
These newly released resources are the most comprehensive guidance on the civil rights of students with disabilities concerning student discipline and build on the Department’s continued efforts to support students…
Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP)
The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) administers federal grants, contracts, and state programs designed to promote best practices and innovative approaches to child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment. The…
Office of Early Learning
The Office of Early Learning (OEL) is the principal office charged with supporting the U.S. Department of Education’s Early Learning Initiative with the goal of improving the health, social-emotional, and…
OSEP Fast Facts: Students with Disabilities Who are English Language Learners
National statistics associated with students with disabilities who are English language learners served under IDEA Part B are presented here along with the percentage change from 2012 by state.
Pacific ADA Center
The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with…