When a student is up for expulsion, do Principals sometimes lie, pretending to be against the expulsion when they really aren’t? Yes. Can a Principal be trusted when they say they are on a parent’s side in the student’s expulsion process? No. Will the Principal later go to bat for
Far too often I hear about students bullied at school with nothing done, despite a school being aware of the continuing trauma. It can become unbearable for a bullied student and their family. Bullying is heartbreaking and dangerous. What’s going on here?! Why is no one helping? School Staff Become
Have you ever felt gaslit by someone? When you think you understand something, but clearly you don’t? This is sometimes how parents feel with CIF and high school sports transfers. For example, when is a student move to a new home not a valid change of residence, although it seems
Many parents think that school expulsions will simply be issued IF a student did it. But are they right? Most expulsions have “secondary findings” which a school board or expulsion panel must make before they can expel. As such, an expulsion recommendation can be stopped if a parent can show
Has a student you love been harassed by a school staff member, punished unfairly, bullied by security, or is a someone on campus treating you, the parent, poorly? You may want to file a personnel complaint. What is a Personnel Complaint? A personnel complaint is a written document that outlines
When a public school student is accused or accuses another student of sexual harassment, Title IX (Title 9) kicks in. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that public schools must follow if a sexual harassment situation is discovered or allegation made. One bright spot in Title IX, involves
School expulsions are terrifying for parents. But what actually happens at student expulsion hearings? Let’s demystify the mysterious school expulsion hearing. Hopefully this helps some parents get through it. There Will Be Differences in Expulsion Hearings, Depending There will be some minor variations in student expulsion hearing processes, depending on
Non-public schools (aka NPS’s) are somewhat controversial, as they are schools separate from “regular” mainstream schools, for special needs students. Most students never enter an NPS. However, there are times when an NPS may be appropriate. When is a super-restrictive NPS school a good idea? Aren’t NPS’s Bad for Students?
When is it time for a nonpublic school (NPS) for a special education student? How does a parent get an NPS placement? What is a Non-Public School (NPS)? A nonpublic school (NPS) is typically a government funded specialized school for students who require more interventions and supports than the traditional
There are many serious issues in California schools. One devastating offense involves student sexual assault, which can end in school expulsion and criminal charges. Sexual assaults harm everyone involved. What is a School Sexual Assault? What constitutes a school sexual assault is defined in the criminal codes (aka the “Penal
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