CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, controls whether a student can participate in high school sports. Problems occur when a student transfers schools, but stays in the same home. This is
Life is rosy for most California public school students who can attend school daily. However, if a student has a chronic medical situation and is missing a lot of school,
IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings are critical to ensure good services and supports for a special needs student. To ensure success, parents should bring supportive documents, reports, and other items,
We all know that California state colleges can suspend students for wrongful conduct. Often students are allowed to continue attending classes while a discipline investigation continues. However, what if a
Most parents will never have much drama involving their kids’ school. Occasionally, however, parents encounter things which are truly horrifying in schools, including illegal student strip searches. What if a
Language is important in special education. It is especially important when making legal arguments and demanding things for a student. Knowing this, there is one word which should be banned
Students frequently post rude things online, make snarky comments to friends, and feel protected posting in “private” online forums, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or otherwise. However, these student posts, depending on their content,
A student suspension from school can come as a shock. Suspension usually means a student will sit at home, and disrupts life for the student and their family. What should
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 When does the law mandate an expulsion recommendation must be made by a school, BUT also says that a school
Time and time again, I meet with parents who are baffled why a student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan (disability accommodations plan) is not being implemented at school.
Have you filed a complaint alleging student discrimination or improper retaliation with the United States Department of Education (USDOE) and their Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and received a negative
Have you ever wondered whether school suspensions actually matter? Yes they matter. Do they truly impact a student’s chances to be admitted to a college or university? Not so much
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