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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

  • August 21, 2024

    Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021

  • August 16, 2024Rate Reform

    Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

  • August 14, 2024

    Final Date to Accept Applications for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • July 31, 2024Conservatorship

    Guidelines to Mitigate Conflicts for Delegated Conservatorships

  • July 29, 2024Regional Center Performance Measures

    Update – Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology

  • July 19, 2024Home and Community-Based Services

    Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

  • July 17, 2024Workforce

    Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program

  • July 8, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Coordinated Career Pathways in the Self-Determination Program

  • July 8, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services – July 2024

  • July 5, 2024

    Claiming Instructions for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • July 2, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-enrollment Transition Supports Guidance

  • July 1, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Annual Regional Center Report on the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee

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