Communication is such an important factor in life and can be the reason endeavors succeed or fail. It is no less important in the school setting. However, time and again I find myself speaking with parents who have hit a barrier in communicating with a student’s school. Perhaps the
Occasionally my clients take their very valuable time and write what we call “Success Stories.” These are little descriptions or comments about their education matter and my involvement. I have recently been blessed with several coming in all at once and wanted to simply pass them on: two on expulsions
Parent and student expulsion lawyer Michelle Ball has assisted parents since the 1990s with expulsion and suspension problems and negotiating student-positive outcomes. As an education attorney in Sacramento, Michelle helps statewide, in locations such as West Sacramento, Covina, Monterey, Downey, Antioch, Richmond, Jurupa Valley and many other cities.
Have you heard the story of Maryanne Godboldo? This Detroit mother made a parental decision to remove her daughter from psychotropic medication to pursue non-drug alternatives after she observed negative side effects. When she did, the local government authorities apparently did not agree with Maryanne Godboldo’s medical decision, and thereafter stormed
Many parents are pressured to medicate their children who may exhibit symptoms of depression, so they can allegedly do “better” at school or in life. Here is a video which parents should watch before they ever pursue antidepressants for their kids based on their school functioning or otherwise. Know the
Parents are always parents- whether they have a criminal record or not. Can parents who are registered sex offenders under Megan’s Law, be banned from school campuses, or do they have rights as parents to be at school? This is a touchy area and not all questions may be answered
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