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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 3§ 56240 Special Education Staff Training

§ 56240 Special Education Staff Training

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§ 56240 Special Education Staff Training

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must offer training programs for teachers, staff, volunteers, and even some board members.
  • •These programs help everyone learn how to better support students, including those with special needs.
  • •The training should work together with other programs in the area to make sure everyone is on the same page.
  • •This rule includes training for both regular and special education teachers.

Example

A new teacher starts working at a school and needs to learn how to help students with disabilities.

The school must provide training for this teacher so they know how to support all students, including those who need extra help. This training should match what other schools in the area are doing.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 56240 Special Education Staff Training

Staff development programs shall be provided for regular and special education teachers, administrators, certificated and classified employees, volunteers, community advisory committee members and, as appropriate, members of the district and county governing boards. The programs shall be coordinated with other staff development programs in the special education local plan area, including school level staff development programs authorized by state and federal law. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 56, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 49534 Child Nutrition Education Programs
  • § 8302 Temporary Preschool Employee Certificates
  • § 17289 Independent Study Building Exemptions
  • § 313.3 English Learner Observation Protocol
  • § 51422 High School Equivalency Results

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 56240.
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