IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings are critical to ensure good services and supports for a special needs student. To ensure ...
Category: Special education/IEP
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 ...
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 ...
Special Education Service Denials Due To No PersonnelSpecial Education Service Denials Due To No Personnel
Student special education services, such as resource support, speech and language, occupational therapy, or behavior support, cannot be denied solely ...
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 ...
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 ...