In 2011, in Elk Grove, California, a suburb south of Sacramento California, an Elk Grove “E-Tran” bus transporting students was ...
When Expulsion Hearing Rights Are IgnoredWhen Expulsion Hearing Rights Are Ignored
Schools can be really intolerant and dismissive to parents and students in the student expulsion process. What happens if a ...
The Four Letter Word in Special Education: “BEST”The Four Letter Word in Special Education: “BEST”
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 It does not cross the minds of most parents that ...
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 ...
Pervasive Anti-Semitism Alleged at Two University of California College CampusesPervasive Anti-Semitism Alleged at Two University of California College Campuses
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 According to the “Institute for Jewish and Community Research” (IJCR) ...
Simple Steps To Help Handle the Special Education IEP TeamSimple Steps To Help Handle the Special Education IEP Team
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Special education is intimidating for new parents and experienced ones. ...
Filing Written Complaints On Teachers Is VitalFiling Written Complaints On Teachers Is Vital
I frequently hear about school personnel issues, such as teacher misconduct, bad treatment from school administrators, school personnel targeting a ...
Parent Victory In Lake Washington v. Office of SuperintendentParent Victory In Lake Washington v. Office of Superintendent
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Lake Washington School District v. Office of Superintendent upheld parent ...
Freedom of Expression/Speech Court Case – Morgan Hill, CAFreedom of Expression/Speech Court Case – Morgan Hill, CA
[Note, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals later upheld the school’s right to discipline for students wearing US flag shirts] ...
Special Education Evaluation And Assessment TimelinesSpecial Education Evaluation And Assessment Timelines
What are the timelines for holding special education IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings after an assessment request, getting an assessment ...