Bullying is poisonous to schools and students. Sometimes school environments get so toxic, a bullying situation may not be able to be “fixed” or spreads throughout a school. If there
Life does not always go how we think it will, all rosy and sunshiny. What if a previously great student suddenly starts struggling while attending a private school? What if
Are you a parent that just got a shiny student 504 plan in your child’s school? The 504 evaluation is done, the meeting is over, and the battle for proper
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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