What is Special Education?

Special Education is specialized instruction provided for children from birth to 22 years who qualify according to the laws and regulations designated by the state and federal government. A student may qualify for special education services as an individual with special needs in one of the thirteen areas identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA).  

These are:

• Autism
• Deaf
• Deaf-Blind
• Emotionally Disturbed
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Handicapped
• Orthopedically Impaired
• Other Health Impaired
• Specific Learning Disability
• Speech-Language Impaired
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Visually Impaired

Special Education Web Links

• CDE-Resources for Parents of Students with Disabilities
• California Children's Services
• Introduction to Special Education
• Special Education Rights of Parents and Children
• Special Ed Acronyms
• Special Ed Glossary of terms
• SEIS: Centralized online management of IEPs and Special Ed Records
• Common Core-Special Education
• Autism Resources for Families
• Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with
• Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
• Creating a Home Where Your Child Can Thrive with a Disability
• CDC Autism Links and Resources
• Estate Planning for Parents of Special Needs Kids
• Operation Autism for Military Families
• Moving with Special Needs Kids
• Temple Grandin's Teaching Tips

Special Education records may be requested from the
Calaveras County Office of Education.

Lesley Heckers
Information Analyst
[email protected]

Board Presentations 

4/20/21 Special Education Overview

Special Education is a division of the Educational Services Department.
For questions please call: 209-754-2327 or email [email protected]