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Special Education Services
Self-Advocacy Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs
This guide was developed by the Arizona Center for Disability Law for parents and children who qualify for special education services (IEP, 504 plans).
Arizona Department of Education: Special Education Home page
This website provides information about Arizona's special education policies including resources for parents and families.
Arizona Center for Disability Law
This website provides information about educational rights and training for parents to advocate for their children with special needs.
Arizona Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)
OCSHCN works to provide children and youth with special health care needs the opportunity to reach their full potential.
This website is the country's leading source of information on school performance and a helpful tool in choosing a school.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Information about IEP's, accommodations, and resolving disputes.
Reach out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness through pediatrician offices nationwide. ( The Arizona Coalition can be found here).
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The NAEYC is dedicated to improving the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
U.S. Department of Education Section 504 Information
Information about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
Information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
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