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
California MTSS Conference
July 24, 2025
Anaheim, CA
Pre-conference only $99.00, General Conference only $499.00, Pre and General Conference $599.00
Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities Webinar Series
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Guiding the IEP Journey - The Essential Role of the Administrative Designee
Part 1: July 29th 1:00-3:00 PM
Part 2: July 30th 1:00-3:00 PM
Virtual
No Cost
Open Access AAC Foundations
Cohort 1 - August 21-22, 2025 8:30 AM
Cohort 2 -March 5-6, 2025 8:30 AM
Auburn, CA
No Cost
The ABCs of Early Childhood Assessments
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Improvement Science Basics Fall 25 Workshop 1
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Able Net
Part 1 - August 27, 2025 3:00 PM
Part 2 - September 3, 2025 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
No Cost
Demystifying Indicator 12: Data that Drives Timely Transitions
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Unlocking Student Engagement: Math and UDL Strategies (Virtual Session 1)
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Asynchronous Courses on UDL, AT, AAC
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Virtual
None
Open Access Clicker Virtual Learning Event
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
2025 CIM for Addressing Significant Disproportionality Step 3 Virtual Workshop
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Inclusive Learning Circles: AAC and Shared Reading with Core Vocabulary
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Unlocking Student Engagement: Math and UDL Strategies (In Person)
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Rocklin, CA
No Cost
ASCEND Community of Practice
Introduction Workshop
September 23, 2025, 3:30-4:30pm
Workshops, 3:30-4:30pm
Oct. 30th, 2025; Dec. 2, 2025; Jan. 22, 2026; Feb. 24, 2026; Apr. 16, 2026; May 19, 2026
Collaboration Cafes, 2:30-3:30pm or 3:30-4:30pm; Nov.18th, 2025; Jan. 15, 2026; Feb. 12, 2026, March 17, 2026, May 7, 2026
Virtual Event
No Cost
Reaching New Heights CalECSE Symposium
October 8, 2025
San Diego, CA
$449 Early Registration; $499 Regular Registration
California PBIS Conference
October 10, 2025
Sacramento, Ca
$449/ two days; $599/ three days
Open Access UDL Immersion - Virtual
October 14, 2025
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Inclusive Learning Circles: AT Powered by Artificial Intelligence
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access UDL/AT Immersion
Cohort 1 - 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
November 3, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 17, 2025
Cohort 2 - 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
March 12, 2026
March 19, 2026
March 26, 2026
Virtual Event
No Cost
Open Access Empowering Readers: Tools and Strategies to Support Reading Success (Virtual)
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Virtual Event
No Cost
SIL Summit 2025
December 12, 2025
Palm Springs, CA
No Cost
CA UDLeading the Way Summit
January 9, 2026 12:30 pm
Stockton, CA
Early bird $175 (Ends October 21st), Regular Registration $225
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.
