School discipline impacts thousands of students every day. What is the difference between punishments such as suspension, expulsion, detention, activity restrictions and otherwise? Here are some basics. Who’s Has Authority
Parents often do not realize they don’t have to wait for the annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting to address special education student issues. They can simply ask for one.
CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) has many restrictions, rules, and requirements for high school athletes. But, what about a student transfer before high school, such as during or at the end
Some people have strong opinions on the United States military, good or bad. All parents need to be aware that if military recruiters ask a public high school for student
Sometimes moving a student to a new school district is needed. Maybe the home school has too many bullies in it, or is too far away. Maybe the home district
Is a university suspension or expulsion hearing fast approaching? Is the college really hammering the student involved to sign something? Can the student bring legal help in to handle the
One sure way to be recommended for expulsion from a California school is to bring explosives in a student backpack. Students should not give pipe bombs to other students, make
Rowdy spectators and parents seem to be frequently at student sporting events, yelling at referees, throwing cups, or loudly disagreeing with sports calls. We all have a story about these
Too often parents report that a request for special education assessment was ignored or denied by a school. How does a parent get a school to assess a student who
Section 504 plans (disability accommodation plans), can be important tools for students who qualify. Disability accommodations can bridge critical gaps, assist students to better access their classrooms, educational materials and
WHY do some school districts punish students less, and some punish students so much more? There are many reasons, such as lack of school supervision, ignoring the law, or the
After a student is expelled from school, it can feel like the end of the world. The student may be in a cruddy school, and feels defeated. Maybe they are
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