Special Education Resources

Welcome to the Special Education Resources page. In this area you can search our calendar, view laws, reports and use our guide to get a better understanding of our process.

Special Education Calendar
Click to view or search the Special Education Calendar.
Laws and Procedures
Decision/Order Search
Search Special Education Decisions and Orders
Reports

2011-2012 Fiscal Year

Click to view the Special Education Report Archive
Dashboard - Statistical Information
Click to view our Special Education Case Information Graphs.
Understanding Special Education Due Process Hearings
Guide to understanding special education due process hearings (PDF, new window) 

A comprehensive guide to understanding Special Education Due Process Hearings at OAH.  This User Guide contains answers to frequently asked questions about the hearing process to help parents and other parties better understand California's special education dispute resolution system.

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Low Cost or Free Attorney/Advocate List

Interested in being included in the Office of Administrative Hearings' list of free or reduced cost attorneys and advocates?

Pursuant to California Education Code section 56502(h) and its inter-agency agreement with the California Department of Education, the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is required to maintain a list of free or reduced cost attorneys and advocates and make that list available to the public. The attorneys or advocates listed on this list self certify that they are free or low cost. You should contact the individual attorney or advocate and determine what free or low cost services they provide. OAH does not represent that the individuals placed on the list offer free or low cost services. It is important that if you choose to use the list that you contact the attorneys and advocates to discuss their fees.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions OAH 70; rev. 07/08 (PDF, new window)

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Special Education Brochures
Special Education Brochure - English (PDF, new window)

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Decision Email List
If you would like to receive an email copy of all Special Education Decisions that are issued, please contact Tim.Dean@dgs.ca.gov.