Data Collection & Reporting

Searchable databases and software for reporting and retrieving special education related information.

California Certified Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools and Agencies Database (Continually Updated; Outside Source)
Searchable database for services provided by nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies including information on disabling conditions, age ranges, co-ed or single-sex enrollment.
Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Certification Applications (Updated 29-Sep-2008)
NPS/A application documents for new and renewal certification.
Nonpublic Schools/Agencies FAQ (Updated 02-Feb-2009)
Frequently asked questions regarding policies, procedures, and regulations.
Nonpublic Schools/Agencies Legal Advisory
Waivers and Retroactive Reimbursement to Parents who have made Unilateral Placements in an NPS/A prior to July 1, 1998 or, on or after July 1, 1998.
- Nonpublic School/Agency Waiver Request (Posted 14-Aug-08; DOC; 64KB; 3pp.) | (PDF; 26KB; 3pp.)
  Instructions and form for submitting Nonpublic School/Agency waivers under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to the provisions found in Education Code Section 56366.

Required components to comply with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended in 2004, accompanying regulations, and the California Education Code (Updated 23-Jan-2009)

Office of Administrative Hearings, Special Education Unit (Outside Source)
Special Education Forms (Outside Source) - Mediation ONLY Request Form, Mediation and Due Process Hearing Request Form including translations in Spanish, Tagalog, Hmong, and Vietnamese, and Transcript Request Form
Orders and Decisions Database (Outside Source)
Searchable database for orders and decisions release January 1, 1996 to June 30, 2005.
Archive Database (Outside Source)
Searchable database for orders and decisions released between 1989 - 1995.
Evaluation Study of Special Education Dispute Resolution Issues
Conducted by Special Education Law Associates from 10/01/99 to 02/29/00 to provide recommendations to the California Department of Education for policy and statutory changes in areas of due process.
- Special Education Law Associates Executive Summary Report (PDF; 56KB; 25pp.)
- Special Education Law Associates Report (PDF; 187KB; 84pp.)

CASEMIS June 2009 Software (Posted 07-May-2009)
Download California Special Education Management Information System Software
CASEMIS Spring 2009 Meetings (New 12-May-2009)
Webinar resources
CASEMIS Technical Assistance Guide, 2008-09 Edition (Updated 07-May-2009; DOC; 3MB; 121pp.) | PDF (Updated 07-May-2009; 1MB; 121pp.)
Provides the data structure, definitions, and content information.
CASEMIS Step-By-Step (Posted 06-May-2009; DOC; 8.8MB; 44pp.) | PDF (Posted 06-May-2009; 2.4 MB; 44pp.)
A guide designed to assist users of the CASEMIS software.

Annual Performance Report Measures, 2006-07 (Updated 07-Apr-2009)
Short summaries of special education program and student outcome data for California school districts.
DataQuest
Reports for accountability, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, English Learners, and test data.
Fact Book
Provides statistics and information on a variety of subjects concerning education in California.

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