Students can receive free school speech services (also know as “related services”), but it isn’t as easy as just asking the school secretary. First, the student has to qualify for
School discipline can be imposed even if a student is innocent. When a student is up for school punishment, such as suspension or expulsion, everyone presumes they “did it.” But,
Parents have rights regarding their children’s sexual education. Whether to let a school instruct a student in sex ed is up to the family. Sexual Education Has Changed Do you
There are so many special education resources and agencies for parents to use to help special needs students. Here are some to remember, to help parents improve their advocacy, for
Being charged with breaking college discipline codes and facing allegations is terrifying. Many university students may be inexperienced with the college discipline system, and can be faced with an overwhelming
Okay- you went to your child’s IEP meeting, and have a proposed IEP (Individualized Education Program) plan. The IEP team is telling you to sign the student’s IEP plan (which
What happens when a public school student is recommended for expulsion? Parents thrust into the school expulsion process need to know what steps led to the referral and what may
CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, which governs all high school sports in California, is often mystical. Many of CIF’s rules, such as its transfer rules, are completely confusing. When a
What does a parent do when their child, a stellar wonderful student, gets a school suspension? Will this tarnish their education records and reputation forever? Attack the school suspension and
Religion and religious instruction in the schools generally does not occur based on the doctrine of separation of church and state. But, can a parent provide religious instruction during school
Have you reapplied for an interdistrict (between two school districts) transfer and been denied? California schools are holding tight to their students due to monetary and other considerations. Do parents
When a parent or student experiences school discrimination, they can seek help. Often help comes after filing a complaint with a government agency. Which agency they pick to investigate the
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