By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Special education can be very intimidating to all types of ...
Schools Sometimes Punish Bullying Victims Instead Of The BullySchools Sometimes Punish Bullying Victims Instead Of The Bully
Some of the saddest school stories involve students who are bullying victims. This is bad enough alone, but sometimes the ...
Filing A Teacher Complaint May Be A Good IdeaFiling A Teacher Complaint May Be A Good Idea
I frequently hear about issues involving teacher misconduct, such as a teacher targeting a student, grading them unfairly, and other ...
Never Assault A School Employee: Student Expulsion Can Result!Never Assault A School Employee: Student Expulsion Can Result!
Okay- everyone knows that fighting at school can get a student in trouble, but what if a teacher is hit ...
What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?
Parents of a public school student on a 504 Plan (essentially an accommodations plan for a qualified disabled student) sometimes ...
Are Parents Being Denied Translations In Public Schools Illegally?Are Parents Being Denied Translations In Public Schools Illegally?
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 ...