Novato Unified School District

• Special Education

• Community Resource Guide
• Marin Health and Human Services provides a list of community resources for people with disabilities (not specific to students).

• Special Education
• Disability Rights of California defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.  They provide resources on numerous topics, including the rights of students with disabilities in education.

• Matrix Parents is part of Marin CIL (Marin Center for Independent Living)
• Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center is a non-profit organization for families of children with disabilities. Recognizing that parents are the best advocates for their children, Matrix strives to strengthen the supportive and advocacy roles of parents by offering support, information and training. For more information, click the link above or call 1-415-884-3535.

• Marin Autism
• MAC connects families to resources related to Autism. To learn more, click the link above or call 1-415-472-2373.

• Dedication to Special Education (DSE) is an all-volunteer organization committed to enhancing the quality of special Education in Marin County and connecting families, educators and the community.  DSE has put over $120,000 a year directly into classroom equipment, technology and teaching materials throughout Marin County with their Grant to Special Educators Program. DSE also created the Technology Resource Center of Marin County.

Please visit the Special Education website for more information regarding the following:

• DSE Connects Online:

A way for families, educators, specialists, and other professionals to share resources and support students with learning differences in Marin County. To sign up for a free account, please send an email to [email protected]. For more information please visit the DSE Connects website.

• Connections for Parents:

First Wednesday of every month during the school year, 9:30-noon.

• DSE Playtime

For families with children 7 and under receiving special education services, first Saturday of the month during the school year.