Special Education Services - Employee Resources

Welcome to Special Education Services

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Welcome SFUSD Staff to the Special Education Services Department Employee Website

Check out the Special Education Landing Page for forms, guidance and more!
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K-5 SDC Instructional Guidance Website Is Live!

Veteran SDC teachers K-5 worked with the Professional Learning & Leadership Team to build an SDC-specific Instructional Guidance Website over spring and summer. Elementary SDC teachers can find all needed instructional resources here! 

View the NEW SDC Site!
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SFUSD Special Education Family Handbook

We are delighted to share our updated SFUSD Special Education Family Handbook! This document contains information to support families in navigating the IEP process, guidance around IEP meetings and timelines, community resources, and much more. This is a great resource for staff looking to support families!

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Special Education Professional Development and Timelines

Key dates for staff learning opportunities and critical compliance timelines across SFUSD Special Education. Includes reminders for required activities such as transition IEP meetings, helping teams stay aligned with district expectations and student needs.

Special Education PD & Timelines

Essential Forms and Reference Documents

Stay informed! Bookmark the SPED Resources Google Classroom (Classroom code: 5vfkoil)

Special Education Landing Page

Full of Links, Resources & Important Documents!!
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Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance & Timelines

Information for Case Managers, Content Specialists and Supervisors

Compensatory Education FAQs

Please see below for FAQs regarding Compensatory Education in SFUSD
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Special Education Records Request Process

Procedures for Responding to Parental Requests for All Educational Records in Relation to a Student in a Special Education Process

SFUSD Translation & Interpretation Services

Due to high volume of requests and limited capacity, we kindly ask that you give us 10 business days advance notice.

SFUSD Staff Guide to IEP Transportation

How to Determine Eligibility, Request Changes and Important FAQs

Notice of Procedural Safeguards

Special Education Rights of Parents and Children Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, and the California Education Code

Individualized Reclassification for ELs with IEPs

Alternate Pathway to a Diploma - IEP Team Guidance

Special Meal Accommodations

SFUSD will provide food substitutions to a child whose food allergies, intolerances, or disabilities restrict their diet.

IEP Timelines in California

Chart of IEP Service and Obligation Timelines and considerations

Inclusion Strategies to Boost Attendance and Sense of Belonging

New Teacher Orientation Materials

Slide Decks, Guidelines and Resources

Special Education Contact Information

Who's Who in Special Education and Central Office Contact List

Special Education File Transfer and Move Up Procedure

Use this document to follow the correct procedure to transfer certain types of Special Education Files
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Special Education Training Calendar

See our list of upcoming professional development

This page was last updated on April 11, 2026