CARE Parent Network—Early Start, Special Education & Individualized Education Program (IEP)

CARE Parent Network—Early Start, Special Education & Individualized Education Program (IEP)


	We can help you navigate the system of Early Start and special education services in Contra Costa County. We offer workshops (in English and Spanish) to help you become familiar with the process of developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child.

Early Start (birth to child's 3rd birthday)

		California's Early Start Program for Infants and Toddlers
		Programas de Intervención Temprana en California para Niños e Infantes
		Early Intervention Programs
		Programas de Intervención Temprana

Preschool (age 3 to 5)

		Special Education Preschool Services
		Servicios de Educación Especial Pre-Escolar
		When a Child Turns Three Years Old: Transition from Early Start to Preschool
		Cuando un Niño Cumple Tres Años: Transición de Intervención Temprana a Pre-Escolar
		Is This Program a Good Match for My Child? Observation Checklist for Community-Based Childcare and Preschool Programs
		Es Este Programa el Indicado para Mi Niño/a? Lista de Observación y Chequeo de los Programas de Cuidado de Niños y Preescolares Comunitarios

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

		CARE Parent Network IEP Worksheet
		CARE Parent Network Hoja de Trabajo para IEP
		Individualized Education Program (IEP) Handbook (English)
		Individualized Education Program (IEP) Handbook (Spanish)—COMING SOON!
		Being and Effective IEP Team Member: A Checklist for Parents
		Sea un Miembro Efectivo en el Equipo del IEP: Una Lista para los Padres
		Advocacy Resources
		Recursos de Abogacia

Kindergarten

		Preparing for Kindergarten: A Checklist for Parents
		Preparándose para el Jardín de Niños: Una Lista para Padres


		Contra Costa County and California

	Regional Center of the East Bay Contra Costa SELPA Mount Diablo Unified School District West Contra Costa Unified School District San Ramon Valley Unified School District Contra Costa County Office of Education California Department of Education Disability Rights Education Fund (DREDF)


		National

	Council for Exceptional Children Families and Advocates Partnership for Education


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