Bullying. This is a bad word. Bullying of a student is not allowed in schools, right? But what if the bully is a teacher or school staff member? What can a parent of a student bullied by their teacher do? What is Bullying? Bullying is targeting, harassing, or intimidating a
If a public school student suffers from disabilities, and wants to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, issues may arise if school staff don’t know what to do or are lackadaisical in helping the student. What are the student’s general rights with regard to playing and receiving access and accommodations
Parents have frequent issues getting student 504 Plans (disability accommodations plans) enforced and accommodations implemented for disabled students. What can a parent do? Are 504 Plans Merely Symbolic? Based on the lack of implementation of 504 Plans rampant in schools, it is almost as if student 504 Plans are symbolic,
As students can be suspended or expelled for making threats to cause physical injury in schools, it is useful for parents (and students) to have an understanding of what may be alleged to be a threat. Education Code Regarding Student Threats Student threats which are punishable are mentioned in several
In California, students are supported in their right to equality regardless of gender. In fact, the California Education Code lists out various protections for students, so they are crystal clear. Gender Equity Rights Apply in Schools A students right to be free from sexual discrimination exists in all California public
There are so many special education resources and agencies for parents to use to help special needs students. Here are some to remember, to help parents improve their advocacy, for the student they love, stuck in the public school system. State Agencies Which Take Complaints or Are Great Resources These
When a parent or student experiences school discrimination, they can seek help. Often help comes after filing a complaint with a government agency. Which agency they pick to investigate the school discrimination will impact the outcome. Should parents pick the federal government, like the U.S. Department of Education, to review
If a student has faced discrimination in their school or college, the student or their parent may want to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to get their school investigated and corrected. Simple. Not so fast. Doesn’t OCR Take All Complaints
A 504 plan is a key document for disabled students who may not qualify for special education. However, drafting these plans can be confusing and execution flawed due to lack of clarity. As such, it is critical that parents know how to develop a proper 504 plan with their school.
Colleges can be tricky places to navigate. They are especially tricky when a university student encounters a professor who acts in inappropriate ways toward the student, such as by targeting them for termination or retaliating against the student for perceived offenses against the professor. College students often won’t take action
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