Bullying. This is a bad word. Bullying of a student is not allowed in schools, right? But what if the ...
Category: Disabilities
School Sports For Disabled Students- The Right To PlaySchool Sports For Disabled Students- The Right To Play
If a public school student suffers from disabilities, and wants to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, issues may arise ...
Do You Really Want A Special Day Class?Do You Really Want A Special Day Class?
Special education can be confusing for parents. There is so very much to know. For example, what if a student ...
Do Schools Have To Follow Student 504 Plans? Yes!Do Schools Have To Follow Student 504 Plans? Yes!
Parents have frequent issues getting student 504 Plans (disability accommodations plans) enforced and accommodations implemented for disabled students. What can ...
Graduation Of Special Education Students Ends Legal ObligationsGraduation Of Special Education Students Ends Legal Obligations
When a special needs student graduates from high school with a regular diploma, all of a school’s special education legal ...
Legal Requirements To Get Free School Speech ServicesLegal Requirements To Get Free School Speech Services
Students can receive free school speech services (also know as “related services”), but it isn’t as easy as just asking ...
Special Education Agencies Parents Should RememberSpecial Education Agencies Parents Should Remember
There are so many special education resources and agencies for parents to use to help special needs students. Here are ...
Take A Close Look At That Proposed IEP Before SigningTake A Close Look At That Proposed IEP Before Signing
Okay- you went to your child’s IEP meeting, and have a proposed IEP (Individualized Education Program) plan. The IEP team ...
Parents Beware: NEVER Forget To Record Student IEP Meetings!Parents Beware: NEVER Forget To Record Student IEP Meetings!
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for special education students can ...
What Is a Student Manifestation Hearing and Why Is It So Important?What Is a Student Manifestation Hearing and Why Is It So Important?
When a special education student is placed up for school expulsion and/or an involuntary change of placement, schools must convene ...