E-Learning: Webinar and Video Gallery
E-Learning includes webinars and videos on a wide variety of topics to support districts and families of children with disabilities in gaining knowledge of educational and community systems of support. Check back often for new categories and new content!
Webinar Series
Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities
The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series. Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies to engage and support families, this webinar series offers a unique opportunity for collective learning. By learning together, we can build stronger connections that empower students to do their best both academically and personally. Each session will include a variety of topics, such as strategies for effective communication, ways to strengthen family-school relationships, insight into systems, programs, supports, best practices and approaches.
Who should attend?
Parents, educators, administrators, leaders, and parent center staff—all of whom support students with disabilities.
Sessions are held the 4th Thursday of the Month throughout the year (excluding November and December). Register for upcoming sessions through the links below.
Navigating the Special Education Procedural Safeguards -
Part 2
May 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This two-part series is designed to help parents deepen their knowledge about their legal protections and rights within the educational system as part of effectively supporting students. The second session will focus on understanding procedural safeguards that have to do with student discipline, resolving disagreements and the dispute resolution process, and exploring related resources. Presented in partnership with the State SELPA Association Parent Engagement Committee and the West End SELPA and South Orange County SELPAs.
Register for Upcoming Sessions
Video Gallery
Navigating the Special Education Procedural Safeguards - Part 1
This two-part series is designed to help parents deepen their knowledge about their legal protections and rights within the educational system as part of effectively supporting students. The first session focuses on understanding key procedural safeguards, such as parental participation in the decision-making processes regarding their child’s education, consent, assessments, and eligibility. Join us in May for session two of the series. Presented in partnership with the State SELPA Association Parent Engagement Committee and the West End SELPA and South Orange County SELPAs.
Unlocking the How: Family Engagement in Support of Student Learning
Part 2 of this Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities series in collaboration with Learning Heroes will lift from the foundation laid in Part 1, and will focus on practical ideas, examples, and resources to support deeper relationships focused on student learning and wellbeing, navigating hard conversations, and building and sustaining trust.
The Importance of Family-School Partnerships:
Part 1 of this Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities series in collaboration with Learning Heroes will focus on what the research says about effective family engagement, family-educator partnerships centered on trust and focused on student learning and wellbeing.
Family Engagement That Leads to Increased Student Achievement
Teneh Weller highlights the following: what is family engagement, why family engagement is critical, establishing effective and sustaining practices.
Partnerships and New Possibilities:
Special Education Focus
Part 1: Building Alliances with Families and Promoting Partnerships
Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle highlights the National Dual Capacity Framework for Family Partnerships, Endrew F. v. Douglas County Supreme Court Decision and promoting family partnerships.
Partnerships and New Possibilities:
Special Education Focus
Part 2: Practitioner Panel - Lessons Learned
Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle will provide an overview from Part 1, then facilitate a panel discussion with educators and support staff.
