As the months of Coronavirus destruction of life as we know it roll on, it is clear that not only have lives been ...
Category: Disabilities
Special Education During COVID-19: Actions To Take NowSpecial Education During COVID-19: Actions To Take Now
The last two weeks have been a real NEW thing for all of us: being forced home with fear, ...
Why Parents Sometimes Need Attorney Intervention At IEP MeetingsWhy Parents Sometimes Need Attorney Intervention At IEP Meetings
When should parents consider bringing an attorney into a student IEP (Individualized Education Program)? Is the student not thriving in ...
Did You Know- Schools Can’t Force Parents To Drug Students?Did You Know- Schools Can’t Force Parents To Drug Students?
Under both California and federal law, schools CANNOT make drugging students a condition of kids attending school. This means that ...
Chronic Illness Forms Are Important For Medically Absent StudentsChronic Illness Forms Are Important For Medically Absent Students
Life is rosy for most California public school students who can attend school daily. However, if a student has a ...
IEP Meetings Go Better With Good Parent DocumentsIEP Meetings Go Better With Good Parent Documents
IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings are critical to ensure good services and supports for a special needs student. To ensure ...
The Four Letter Word in Special Education: “BEST”The Four Letter Word in Special Education: “BEST”
Language is important in special education. It is especially important when making legal arguments and demanding things for a student. ...
Why Schools Don’t Implement Student 504 And IEP PlansWhy Schools Don’t Implement Student 504 And IEP Plans
Time and time again, I meet with parents who are baffled why a student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 ...
Appealing A Bad OCR Decision On Alleged School DiscriminationAppealing A Bad OCR Decision On Alleged School Discrimination
Have you filed a complaint alleging student discrimination or improper retaliation with the United States Department of Education (USDOE) and ...
Prevent Special Education Service Delays When Changing School DistrictsPrevent Special Education Service Delays When Changing School Districts
Moving your home is never easy, but some stuff should be smooth: calling to set up utilities, finding a local ...