Student special education services, such as resource support, speech and language, occupational therapy, or behavior support, cannot be denied solely ...
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Why Students Need An Education Attorney Not An Unlicensed AdvocateWhy Students Need An Education Attorney Not An Unlicensed Advocate
Parents facing a school issue such as expulsion, suspension, a special education problem, discrimination or otherwise, often have to bring ...
How To Consent To Some, But Not All, Of A Student IEPHow To Consent To Some, But Not All, Of A Student IEP
How do parents consent to only part of a special education plan? Is this even possible? Yes! IEP Plans Are ...
Special Education: What To Consider Before Taking The PlungeSpecial Education: What To Consider Before Taking The Plunge
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 When parents are faced with issues at school involving ...
How To Qualify For A 504 Plan In School: Two QuestionsHow To Qualify For A 504 Plan In School: Two Questions
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (aka “Section 504”) is a key law for disabled students. Having a ...
Update IEPs Annually Or No Free Appropriate Public EducationUpdate IEPs Annually Or No Free Appropriate Public Education
In the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision Anchorage School District v. M.P. (July 19, 2012, No. 10-36065), the Court ...
Schools, Colleges, And Trends In One Education Law OfficeSchools, Colleges, And Trends In One Education Law Office
It has been a VERY busy year for my office, as our clients come from all across California and issues ...
Transfers for Special Education Students Achieved- One Parent’s StoryTransfers for Special Education Students Achieved- One Parent’s Story
What if you cannot get a simple transfer for your special needs children, but believe they will not be appropriately ...
IDEA Court Case: Parent Special Education Reimbursement DeniedIDEA Court Case: Parent Special Education Reimbursement Denied
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the denial of a parents request for reimbursement ($$$) for the cost ...
Special Education Summer (or Anytime) Checklist For ParentsSpecial Education Summer (or Anytime) Checklist For Parents
Summer often can be a very different time for parents as school year woes fade away. However, despite the new ...