By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for special education students can ...
Category: Disabilities
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 ...
How To Get A Student Discrimination Complaint InvestigatedHow To Get A Student Discrimination Complaint Investigated
If a student has faced discrimination in their school or college, the student or their parent may want to file ...
IEP Teams Can’t Deny Special Education Services Based on Money!IEP Teams Can’t Deny Special Education Services Based on Money!
Oftentimes parents attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings where a special education student is denied needed services. Sometimes parents hear ...
How To Prepare For And Write Enforceable 504 PlansHow To Prepare For And Write Enforceable 504 Plans
A 504 plan is a key document for disabled students who may not qualify for special education. However, drafting these ...
Bullying Investigations And Prevention Can’t Be Avoided By SchoolsBullying Investigations And Prevention Can’t Be Avoided By Schools
School bullying can be very destructive and even deadly, if not addressed promptly. Schools are in the best position to ...
What is the Definition of Special Education in California?What is the Definition of Special Education in California?
Hundreds of thousands of parents have students in special education, but do not really know what the definition of “special ...
How To Secure College Disability Accommodations After High SchoolHow To Secure College Disability Accommodations After High School
Transitioning from high school to college can be exciting and challenging for young adults. For a disabled postsecondary student, challenges ...
Medical Marijuana And School DisciplineMedical Marijuana And School Discipline
In 2020, students were granted the right to have medical marijuana administered to them in school by their parent or ...
How To Get Speech, OT And Related Services Delivered During CoronavirusHow To Get Speech, OT And Related Services Delivered During Coronavirus
The end of the 2019-2020 school year was a nightmare for kids, and hardest hit were special needs students. Now ...