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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
  • Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
  • Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
  • Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Filter Directives

  • December 15, 2022

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Specialists

  • December 15, 2022Quality Incentive Program

    Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity

  • December 13, 2022Regional Center Performance Measures

    Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services

  • December 13, 2022Regional Center Performance Measures

    Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Child Find and Identification

  • December 5, 2022

    Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson

  • December 2, 2022Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet

  • December 1, 2022

    Alternative Nonresidential Services

  • December 1, 2022

    Tailored Day Services

  • November 23, 2022

    Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services

  • November 18, 2022

    Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

  • November 16, 2022

    Guidance on Payments for Restored Services

  • November 8, 2022Home and Community-Based Services

    Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers

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