Department of Special Services
- Contact Us
- Department of Special Services
- 670 L Street, Suite A
- Chula Vista, CA 91911
- Phone: (619) 796-7500
- Fax: (619) 796-7547
Especially for Parents
The following links lead to community, state and national organizations which offer support and resources for parents and students.
Pertinent Information
A Brief Summary of Parents' Rights
A Directory of Official California State, County, and City websites
A Family's Guide to Special Education
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
A Parent's Guide to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Access Center of San Diego, Independent Living Resources
California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) Video
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Information
Community Colleges and Universities
Facts about California Schools and districts
Family Village, Disability Related Resources
Family Voices of Special Children
FAPE, Families & Advocates Partnership for Education
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
Fiesta Educativa empowers Latino families of special needs persons
Free Research Tools for School Assignments
Government Links for Persons with Disabilities
Guidebook for California Foster Youth
Help for Parents with School problems, homework, and parenting tips
Higher Education's Obligations to Students with Disabilities
Information for Travelers with Disabilities in San Diego
Information in general for Parents
Internet Recource for Special Children
Learning Disabilities Collaborative Action Network
Local District News for Parents
Low Cost Computers for Persons with Disabilities
Merriam-Webster OnLine, Dictionary and Thesaurus
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
National Disability Agencies & Organizations
Office of Civil Rights ensures Equal Access to Education
Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services
ParentPals and Special Education
Resources for Vision Impaired Students
San Diego Area Government Information
San Diego Youth and Community Services
The California Education Trust-West
The Family Center on Technology & Disability
Transition to Adult Living in SPANISH
Support & Involvement
California Disability Community Action Network
California Parent Organizations
Help for Parents with School problems, homework, and parenting tips
Helping Your Child Series in SPANISH, Ayudando a Su Nino
Helping Your Child Series, available for download
Increase Awareness of Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Information Regarding the Rights of Children with Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Collaborative Action Network
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities in SPANISH