Special Education Resources for Fresno Families and Those Who Support Them
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Navigating the special education system isn’t easy, but GO’s updated Parent’s Guide to Special Education is here to make the process more clear and manageable. This new edition features a chapter on Autism as well as hands-on planning tools to help you prepare, plan, and advocate at every stage.
Inside, you’ll find resources like a Fresno-specific service directory, a 504 Plan Request Template, a Teacher Conference Guide, and practical forms for creating SMART IEP goals, tracking progress, and documenting what’s working at home. We’ve included checklists for Annual Plan Reviews, strategies for collecting work samples, and questions to ask before important meetings so you can walk in feeling prepared and confident.
The Autism chapter adds even more, offering tailored guidance for preparing children for sensory-friendly environments, navigating specialized services, and finding inclusive community spaces.
If you work with families, as an educator, social worker, therapist, or community advocate, this guide can help you quickly connect them to the high-impact resources and give them practical steps to take along the journey.
Attend GO’s Webinar and Join the CLC
We’re also inviting you to join our Special Education Community-Led Committee (CLC), a network of parents and caregivers building community, sharing experiences, and driving systemic change in California. Join us at our upcoming webinar on September 24 at 5:30PM to explore the new chapter, get a walkthrough of the guide, and learn how the CLC can support your journey.