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SCDD Back-to-School Resource Guide 2026–27 + special education resources (IEPs, inclusion, transition)

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Families of students with disabilities, from Early Start through transition to adulthood; free
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The State Council on Developmental Disabilities' Education Resources page and its 2026–2027 Back-to-School Resource Guide (English and Spanish) gather free special education help: IEP strategy, SMART IEP goals, inclusive education and the least restrictive environment, Disability Rights California's Special Education Rights & Responsibilities manual, transition to adulthood, and California's new diploma pathway for students with intellectual disabilities. Verified 2026-09-28.
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Guía de Recursos para el Regreso a Clases 2026–27 del SCDD + recursos de educación especial (IEP, inclusión, transición)
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scdd.ca.gov/educati...sources/
Who it's for: parents and caregivers of students with disabilities who want to understand IEPs and their child's rights at school.

What you'll find

  • 2026–2027 Back-to-School Resource Guide: English (PDF) · Español (PDF). Topics include IEP strategy, SMART IEP goals, inclusive education and the least restrictive environment, special education advocacy tips, Parent Training & Information Centers, transition to adulthood, and California's new pathway to a high school diploma for students with intellectual disabilities.
  • Special Education Rights and Responsibilities (SERR) handbook from Disability Rights California, in English and Spanish (serr.disabilityrightsca.org).
  • SCDD one-pagers: evaluation checklist, IEP eligibility worksheet, bullying, behavior and school discipline, and "What is Early Start?"
Local help: WarmLine Family Resource Center (Family Empowerment Center serving Nevada County families, ages 3–22).
Source: SCDD — Education Resources, scdd.ca.gov/education-resources, and the 2026–2027 Back-to-School Resource Guide (English PDF) (checked 2026-09-28). Lead from the SCDD Back-to-School newsletter (7/30).