Category: Postsecondary, College, University

Colleges must accommodate disabled individuals, but students have to take actions first

How To Secure College Disability Accommodations After High School

Transitioning from high school to college can be exciting and challenging for young adults.  For a disabled postsecondary student, challenges increase exponentially.  Supports will end, and a more independent education lies ahead. With proper student actions the transition can go smoother.   What Changes When a Disabled Student Transitions to a

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Private School Contracts: Do You Have To Keep Paying?

When a student leaves a private school midyear, due to moving, a change of heart, or a discipline exclusion, parents may be surprised to know that depending on their private school contract, they may still be obligated to pay student tuition to the private school after the student is gone.

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Parent advocacy is important for students' future

Parent Advocacy Is Key To Resolving COVID School Problems

Ultimately, parents ALWAYS had the choice of whether to send their kids to in-person school or not, ever prior to Coronavirus.  Parents can enroll their kids in independent study, put them in a free charter school, create a private home school, or have students attend classes in the community part

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How To Handle College Discipline Interviews

College discipline hearings can be difficult matters, and they all start with the allegation and investigation of a student or situation.  Due to the potential for severe punishment, it is important the initial college discipline meetings are not mishandled by a student under review. Notice of Potential College Discipline Usually

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University policies matter to student disputes

College Policies Are Key When Disputes Arise

If a postsecondary student has a complaint involving a college or university, or is facing a suspension, expulsion, academic, grade, or other hearing, a college’s written policies are key to successful resolution of any issues. Such policies often limit or mandate a college to act and a student can use

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The Right To A Prompt College Discipline Hearing

We all know that California state colleges can suspend students for wrongful conduct. Often students are allowed to continue attending classes while a discipline investigation continues. However, what if a college student is suspended immediately while the investigation is ongoing? What timelines apply? What if a student remains on campus?

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school suspension impacts college admission

Do School Suspensions Really Crush College Admission Chances?

Have you ever wondered whether school suspensions actually matter? Yes they matter. Do they truly impact a student’s chances to be admitted to a college or university? Not so much anymore. Will a student be accepted regardless of an elementary or middle school suspension in their past? Hopefully. School Suspensions

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