Special Education Services - Employee Resources

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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!

Explore the handbook
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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!

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!!
Bookmark this link!

SFUSD Staff Guide to IEP Transportation

Just added - The SFUSD Staff Guide to IEP Transportation Updated March 2023

2023-2024 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

Resources for Teachers

Beginning of the year good practices and resources

Special Education Training Calendar

See our list of upcoming professional development
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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.

New Teacher Orientation Materials

Slide Decks, Guidelines and Resources

IEP Timelines in California

Chart of IEP Service and Obligation Timelines and considerations

Special Education Contact Information

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

Free Monthly Webinars on Inclusion & Behavior Best Practices for General ed & SpEd Staff

Monthly Topics include: effective inclusion and scheduling to behavior basics and specially designed instruction.

For Staff - Extended School Year (ESY) 2023 Guidance & Timelines

Information for Case Managers, Content Specialists and Supervisors
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This page was last updated on September 19, 2023