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Additional Resources
For Immediate helP
Crisis Text Line
A live, trained Crisis Counselor will receive your text and respond with care and compassion.
California Crisis Hotline
Provides confidential emotional support to people in emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
California Department of Education
Bullying Prevention Resources
Helps educators, parents, and community members recognize bullying behavior and offers approaches for how to respond.
This site discloses the practices of the California DOE to ensure equal, fair, and meaningful access to its employment and program services.
Other California Resources
CDE Diagnostic Center, Central California
This site displays the professional development opportunities for Local Education Agency staff, parents, and other educational professionals.
Self-advocacy Resources
These are provided by Disability Rights California, which works to defend rights, advance opportunities, grow power, and expand public support for disability justice.
U.S. Department of Education
Department Homepage
The U.S. DOE fosters educational excellence and ensures equal access to learning opportunities across the nation.
Disability Discriminiation
Provides information and resources on protecting students with disabilities from discrimination.
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Provides policy guidance, case resolutions, and publications about giving students with disabilities access to K-12 public education.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Provides information about this law and how it affects eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation.
Other Federal Resources
schoolsafety.gov
Provides schools and districts with recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments.
stopbullying.gov
Helps children understand and recognize bullying while teaching them safe ways to respond.
Non-Profit Resources
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis support and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.
PACER Center
Offers age-appropriate resources for TK-12 students to learn about their rights, covering bullying, disability rights, and special education.