Learning Resources

Useful Links for Parents

Parent & Community Support   
http://sped.lausd.net/sepg2s/pg2_parents_pcs.htm 

A state-mandated committee that provides information, training and support for parents of students with disabilities. Offering workshops and presentations at local school sites and at Local District events, our goal is to prepare parents to become effective partners in developing education plans for their children.

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

http://sped.lausd.net/sepg2s/pg3_cac.htm

The Community Advisory Committee. mandated by the state of California. is composed of parents. professionals and community members, who act to support students with disabilities.

Special Ed. Multiculural Advisory Committee (SEMAC)

http://sped.lausd.net/sepg2s/pg3_semac.htm  

A parent advisory committee sponsored by the Division of Special Education for parents of students with disabilities and others. SEMAC sponsors monthly informational and training meetings related to subjects of interest to parents. All parents and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings.

Complaint Response Unit/Parent Resource Network
http://sped.lausd.net/sepg2s/pg3_semac.htm

The Los Angeles Los Angeles Unified School District established the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) Parent Resource Network (PRN) to join the Division of Special Education to respond to concerns of parents of students with disabilities.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

www.chadd.org
A national membership organization website providing information on students with ADHD.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
www.ncld.org

Provides fact sheets and other information about learning disabilities.

California Department of Education/Special Education Division

www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se

California Department of Education's website providing information about California special education policies, procedures and resources. Includes links to California and national special education related websites including organizations providing supports and services to families of children with disabilities.

Los Angeles Unified School District/Division of Special Education

http://sped.lausd.net
Provides information about the District's special education programs, policies and procedures, publications, forms and other resources.