Parent Training & Information Center at DREDF

07/31/2026

Understanding your rights is the first step toward effective advocacy.

Whether you're new to special education or looking to grow your knowledge, DREDF's Parent Training & Information Center is here to help.

Join us for Part 1 of our 10-part Special Education Training Series: Introducing the IDEA and Other Laws in Special Education.

Together, we'll explore:
- The six principles of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Other federal and state laws that support students with disabilities
- Practical advocacy strategies families can use right away
- How to communicate effectively with IEP and 504 teams

Monday, August 10, 2026
7:00–8:45 PM PT
Virtual

Register today: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CwAVQlCBQV-5kktJZ2L90g

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Conocer sus derechos es el primer paso para una defensa eficaz.

Ya sea que esté comenzando en el ámbito de la educación especial o que busque ampliar sus conocimientos, el Centro de Información y Capacitación para Padres de DREDF está aquí para ayudarle.

Acompáñenos en la primera parte de nuestra serie de capacitación sobre educación especial, que consta de 10 sesiones: Introducción a la ley IDEA y otras leyes de educación especial.

Juntos exploraremos:
- Los seis principios de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés)
- Otras leyes federales y estatales que apoyan a los estudiantes con discapacidades
- Estrategias prácticas de defensa que las familias pueden aplicar de inmediato
- Cómo comunicarse eficazmente con los equipos de IEP y 504

Lunes, 10 de agosto de 2026
7:00–8:45 p. m. (hora del Pacífico)
Virtual

Inscríbase hoy mismo: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CwAVQlCBQV-5kktJZ2L90g

07/20/2026

The future of technology should be shaped with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Join researchers, autistic self-advocates, clinicians, educators, and community members for an engaging conversation about the role technology plays in everyday life. Together, they'll explore current research, internet safety, inclusion, independence, and practical strategies for supporting people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, hosted by the UC Davis MIND Institute, brings together both research expertise and lived experience to help inform better practice, policy, and support.

Friday, July 24, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Register today:

Presenters address the latest advances in neurodevelopmental research and the most current standards for best practices

07/13/2026

From artificial intelligence and online safety to communication and independent living, technology is shaping the lives of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities in profound ways. Understanding both the opportunities and the challenges has never been more important.

Join the UC Davis MIND Institute for the 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, "The Age of Technology: Research, Risks and Strategies to Support Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities."

Hear from researchers, autistic self-advocates, and interdisciplinary experts as they explore how technology can better support inclusion, independence, and meaningful participation.
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Continuing education credits are available.

Learn more and register:

Presenters address the latest advances in neurodevelopmental research and the most current standards for best practices

07/01/2026

Technology is rapidly changing how we learn, communicate, work, and access our communities. It also brings new opportunities and new challenges for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will explore these issues through this year's theme, "The Age of Technology: Research, Risks and Strategies to Support Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities."

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 12 pm Pacific Time
Format: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Hosted by the UC Davis MIND Institute, this virtual event features a keynote from Dr. Lauren Tucker, a panel of autistic self-advocates and interdisciplinary experts, and interactive discussions on technology, inclusion, internet safety, and independence.
Whether you're a professional, educator, family member, self-advocate, or student, this is an opportunity to learn from researchers and lived experience experts with continuing education credits available.

Learn more and register now:

Presenters address the latest advances in neurodevelopmental research and the most current standards for best practices

06/27/2026

Come find us at the Placer County Fair today, June 27, and tomorrow, June 28. Stop by our table near the rides and corn dog stand and say hello. It’s a great way to spend a summer afternoon and connect with you parent center!

06/05/2026

We hope you can join us for Part 10 of the Special Education Academy: What Comes Next? Transition for High School Students with Disabilities.

Register now: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVlgUW7IR_mb5ytrPmFC6w #/registration

05/15/2026

DREDF’s Parent Training and Information Center will be at the steps of the California Capitol for a Day of Action on May 26. Please come find us and join us for this incredible event. Details below.

05/12/2026

Did you know that California’s regional centers often have resource fairs just for students ages 14 to 22? DREDF attends these Transition Fairs each year. Please look for us if you attend a Transition Fair in the near future!

Here is Angela at the Valley Mountain Regional Center Transition Fair in San Andreas recently.

05/08/2026

Los desafíos de comportamiento en la escuela pueden ser complejos; sin embargo, comprender lo que exige la ley y lo que esto implica para su hijo puede ayudarle a aprovechar al máximo el proceso.

Acompáñanos en el taller virtual «Navegando comportamientos y disciplina en la escuela» del Centro de Capacitación e Información para Padres de DREDF, en el que un defensor tratará los siguientes temas:
Cómo IEP (Programa Educativo Individualizado) y los planes 504 pueden brindar apoyo en materia de comportamiento
Qué deben de tener en cuenta las escuelas antes y durante la aplicación de medidas disciplinarias
Cuándo las medidas disciplinarias dan lugar a protecciones adicionales
Consejos prácticos de defensa para ayudarle a tomar medidas

11 de mayo de 2026
7:00 – 8:45 p.m. hora del Pacífico

Ya sea que esté iniciando el proceso o que esté respondiendo a un problema disciplinario, esta sesión le ayudará a comprender sus derechos y los pasos a seguir

Regístrese hoy mismo: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eKrY5RzKThOc-E0pye7K4w

05/08/2026

Behavior challenges at school can be complex, but understanding what the law requires and what it means for your child can help you make the most of the process.

Join DREDF’s Parent Training and Information Center for ‘Navigating Behaviors and Discipline at School,’ where an advocate will cover:
- How Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans can address behavior
- What schools must take into consideration during disciplinary proceedings
- When discipline triggers additional protections
- Practical advocacy tips to help you take action

May 11, 2026
7:00 - 8:45 pm PT

Whether you’re just starting the process or responding to a discipline issue, this session will help you understand your rights and next steps.

Register today: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eKrY5RzKThOc-E0pye7K4w