Improving the systems that support outcomes for students in California receiving Special Education services.
Thank you for visiting the California Special Education Technical Assistance Network (CALTAN). The goal of CALTAN is to provide evidence-based resources to California School Districts as they continue to improve upon the systems that support positive outcomes for students in California receiving Special Education services. On this website you will find evidence-based special education resources to address seven key focus areas, Technical Assistance providers, and information about California’s Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM). Please take a moment to browse each section to find a resource that will assist you in your work or use our search feature to find exactly what you are looking for.
Upcoming Events
CalECSE Parent Outreach: Milestones and Abilities Ages Zero to Five
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
California Department of Education In Person Monitoring Roadshow Ventura
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ventura
No Cost
CalECSE Community of Practice Region 2: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity Counties
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Virtual
None
Setting Up Success: Developing an Assessment Team for Early Childhood Special Education, Part 2
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Virtual
None
CalECSE Community of Practice Region 7: Merced, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, and Tulare
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual
None
California Department of Education In Person Monitoring Roadshow Santa Clara/San Jose
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Santa Clara/San Jose
No Cost
California Department of Education In Person Monitoring Roadshow Riverside/Hemet
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Riverside/Hemet
No Cost
CalECSE Community of Practice Region 4: Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Virtual
None
Let's Talk about Reclassification! For Administrators
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Virtual Event
No Cost
Let's Talk about Reclassification! For Teachers
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
SELPA ADR Conference
March 14, 2025 4:30 pm
Riverside Convention Center
$250 +2.25% processing fee
Gestalt Language Development and Natural Language Acquisition with Alexandria Zachos and Laura Hayes
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Virtual Event
$50.00
Open Access Inclusive Learning Circles: Integrating & Implementing AT
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Community of Practice: Diploma Pathway Under 51225.31 & 51225.32
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
MuSE Extensive Support Needs Network
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
1398 Sperber Rd. El Centro, Ca. ; ICOE - FLC A (Building C)
No Cost
Supporting Multi-disciplinary Teams Serving Dually Identified Students: A Systems Improvement and Equity Approach Series (2 Day Event)
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Virtual Event + 4202 Sperber Rd. El Centro, CA - ICOE - ACC (Building E)
No Cost
Mindful Connections: Integrating Appropriate Supports in Autism & Mental Health
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Virtual Event
$99 plus a 2.25% service fee
California PBIS Conference
October 10, 2025
Sacramento, Ca
Registration Cost Pending
Resources
Information and resources to serve the unique needs of persons with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed high standards of achievement in academic and nonacademic skills.