California is a diverse state, with many different cultures, nationalities and languages. But what if parents do not speak English? ...

IEP Teams Can Help Special Education Students With BullyingIEP Teams Can Help Special Education Students With Bullying
Bullying seems to be everywhere in schools. What if the bullied student or the bully are special needs students and ...

Special Education Parents Must Know These TimelinesSpecial Education Parents Must Know These Timelines
Special education can be challenging for a parent enmeshed in the special education system. One of the first things to ...

How To Appeal A Student’s Grade In CaliforniaHow To Appeal A Student’s Grade In California
Do you know a student who received an “F” when they should have gotten a “C?” Was the student graded ...

Students Must Now Be Reported To Police For Homicidal CommunicationsStudents Must Now Be Reported To Police For Homicidal Communications
School officials are mandated to report some students to the police already. However, a new California law now mandates students ...

Should Students Talk To Schools When Questioned?Should Students Talk To Schools When Questioned?
Schools may legally question students to investigate bullying, ask about fights, or look into broken school rules. But, should students ...

Parents Right To Witness Statements Used In Student DisciplineParents Right To Witness Statements Used In Student Discipline
Far too frequently, I hear from public school parents that a school will not cough up witness statements used to ...

How To Negotiate A Better School Expulsion OutcomeHow To Negotiate A Better School Expulsion Outcome
Student expulsions from school occur more often than parents might think. Life may be going along smoothly, when a parent ...

Custodial Police Interrogation Of Minors Legally Limited In SchoolsCustodial Police Interrogation Of Minors Legally Limited In Schools
Usually when minor students are in trouble at school, the school administration will interview them. Once in a while, I ...

Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is ...