CARS+ the Organization for Special Educators

California Department of Education (CDE) Teach California

This site is designed to explain the teacher preparation process, assist prospective teachers in creating their plan to become credentialed teachers, and offer links to important resources.

California Advisory Commission on Special Education

The Who, What, Where, When and Why of the Advisory Commission.

California Parent Organizations

List of California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities.

California Department of Education (CDE)

The state website for education. Includes CAHSEE blueprints and released sample questions and STAR testing resources.

California Teachers Association (CTA)

The official website of all things union in California, including topical news, members section and updates on legislative and legal issues.

Ed-Data

Ed-Data is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource on the Internet in the way it combines a decade’s worth of financial, demographic, and school performance information about California’s education system.

English Language Development Standards (K-12)
As the EL population in California continues to grow, and some of these students qualify for our programs, Special Educators will want to be aware of EL standards.

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY launched a new Research Center that compiled and updates information that has been accumulated over years of investigation and practice.

National Education Association
The official website of the national teachers' organization, with current issues, legal developments, tools, news, and many links.

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
United States Department of Education has a new Tool Kit that brings together the most current and accurate information, including research briefs and resources designed to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities.

Re-authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004
Links to important references and resources.

Response to Intervention (RtI)
The following link is host to the Department's webcasts on RtI. This is an excellent resource for educators and those interested in learning more about RtI.

Student Success Teams: Supporting Teachers in General Education
New order form added.

TeachingLD: Information & Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
The purpose of TeachingLD is to provide trustworthy and up-to-date resources about teaching students with learning disabilities.

Student Success Teams: Supporting Teachers in General Education
New order form added.

WrightsLaw
An informative and comprehensive parent advocacy site with many recent court decisions, articles, and Special Education from the point of view of the parent.


	CAHSEE exemption extended for another year. The Hot Topics page has information on autism authorization. CARS+ has an official Facebook page.

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	Important Links... California Department of Education (CDE) Teach California This site is designed to explain the teacher preparation process, assist prospective teachers in creating their plan to become credentialed teachers, and offer links to important resources. California Advisory Commission on Special Education The Who, What, Where, When and Why of the Advisory Commission. California Parent Organizations List of California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities. California Department of Education (CDE) The state website for education. Includes CAHSEE blueprints and released sample questions and STAR testing resources. California Teachers Association (CTA) The official website of all things union in California, including topical news, members section and updates on legislative and legal issues. Ed-Data Ed-Data is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource on the Internet in the way it combines a decade’s worth of financial, demographic, and school performance information about California’s education system. English Language Development Standards (K-12) As the EL population in California continues to grow, and some of these students qualify for our programs, Special Educators will want to be aware of EL standards. National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) NICHCY launched a new Research Center that compiled and updates information that has been accumulated over years of investigation and practice. National Education Association The official website of the national teachers' organization, with current issues, legal developments, tools, news, and many links. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) United States Department of Education has a new Tool Kit that brings together the most current and accurate information, including research briefs and resources designed to improve instruction, assessment, and accountability for students with disabilities. Re-authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 Links to important references and resources. Response to Intervention (RtI) The following link is host to the Department's webcasts on RtI. This is an excellent resource for educators and those interested in learning more about RtI. Student Success Teams: Supporting Teachers in General Education New order form added. TeachingLD: Information & Resources for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities The purpose of TeachingLD is to provide trustworthy and up-to-date resources about teaching students with learning disabilities. Student Success Teams: Supporting Teachers in General Education New order form added. WrightsLaw An informative and comprehensive parent advocacy site with many recent court decisions, articles, and Special Education from the point of view of the parent.