Parent Rights

Parents and Guardians of students with disabilities are afforded rights in the special education process. These rights are called procedural safeguards. Individuals serving as surrogate parents and students aged eighteen receiving special education services, are also entitled to these rights.

A full copy of the Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards document is offered to families at each annual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting, and parents and guardians may ask any IEP team member questions about the process along the way.   

For more information, read The California Department of Education Notice of Parental Rights (with translation options), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website, and the California Dept of Education Special Education website

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR")
Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") is an informal process of resolving families’ and school district's concerns and/or disagreements related to the provision of special education services to students with special needs.
 
To access more information on this process visit the Santa Clara County Office of Education's  ADR website