A section 504 meeting is a wonderful thing which can help a student to bridge disability gaps. However, at 504 meetings, sometimes there’s big talk on what accommodations will be
I often defend students who allegedly do wrong in school settings, trying to get rid of or minimize an expulsion recommendation or remove a suspension. When a dangerous object or
Charter schools are public schools, and can be wonderful alternatives to the typical public school. ANY California student can apply to attend any California charter, even if the school is
Sometimes a university can make a student feel like their woes are invalid and not worth their time. But why? And what can a college student just trying to survive
Far too often I hear about students bullied at school with nothing done, despite a school being aware of the continuing trauma. It can become unbearable for a bullied student
Gaslighting when dealing with student bullying, records and grading occurs far too frequently in schools. Parents and students need to be able to recognize it when it occurs. Gaslighting Regarding
Some of the saddest school stories involve students who are bullying victims. This is bad enough alone, but sometimes the humiliation and constant abuse are not the worst thing that
Parents of a public school student on a 504 Plan (accommodations plan for a qualified disabled student) sometimes find themselves facing a 504 manifestation meeting. This meeting can arrive with
California is a diverse state, with many different cultures, nationalities and languages. But what if parents do not speak English? How are they to read a report card or understand
Bullying seems to be everywhere in schools. What if the bullied student or the bully are special needs students and it is impacting their education? Can the IEP (Individualized Education
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