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Pathways to Partnership: Procedural Safeguards: A Companion Guide for Parents
Procedural Safeguards: A Companion Guide for Parents helps explain the official Procedural Safeguards in simpler, easier-to-understand language. It breaks down parents’ rights, defines important terms, and includes helpful resources like examples and links. The guide is meant to support—not replace—the original document, so parents can better understand and take part in decisions about their child’s education.
Student Checklist for IEP Meetings
Student IEP checklist for student led IEPs.
State Performance Plan Indicator Information & Feedback Opportunity
The California Department of Education (CDE) would like to receive feedback and input on the targets and improvement strategies to improve educational and functional outcomes for students with disabilities. SPP Indicator summary handouts have been developed to broaden knowledge and awareness of the indicators and offer educational partners and parents an opportunity to engage and provide feedback on the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) indicators.
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Here you will find additional resources that support ways school systems can nurture relationships and create meaningful experiences and engagement for students and families. Resources cover topics such as a Co-Teaching Reference Guide for Parents, Parent Checklist for IEP Meetings, and the Family Engagement Framework.
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Seeds of Partnership
Seeds of Partnership provides assistance on behalf of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division to support the direction, initiatives and activities that are a part of the State Performance Plan (SPP) related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Indicators.