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Special Ed. Communications℠
Easy-to-read summaries of important updates and directives for Special Education leaders in California.
Latest Updates
Stay on top of CDE updates, federal policy shifts, and relevant communications that affect your compliance and programming.
March 20, 2025
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Pledges to Continue Focus on Moving the Needle for Student Achievement
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond condemned a federal executive order aimed at dissolving the U.S. Department of Education, calling it legally unenforceable and harmful to students.
February 21, 2025
CDE Response to Federal 'Dear Colleague' Letter
Thurmond clarified that the letter advising against race-based programs is not legally binding, and California schools are not at risk of losing funding based on it.