Non-public schools (aka NPS’s) are somewhat controversial, as they are schools separate from “regular” mainstream schools, for special needs students. Most students never enter an NPS. However, there are times when an NPS may be appropriate. When is a super-restrictive NPS school a good idea? Aren’t NPS’s Bad for Students?
When is it time for a nonpublic school (NPS) for a special education student? How does a parent get an NPS placement? What is a Non-Public School (NPS)? A nonpublic school (NPS) is typically a government funded specialized school for students who require more interventions and supports than the traditional
Parents often wonder who has to attend a student IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. Can a parent make a certain teacher, psychologist, or other school staff member attend an IEP meeting? Maybe, but generally, not so much. Okay, so how can parents get certain school staff to a student’s IEP?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Special education can be very intimidating to all types of parents. This scariness can cause parents to be quiet at IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, or to just agree with whatever the IEP team proposes. However, parents need to speak
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 Program) team get involved to support the student? Yes! First, Report Bullying If student bullying is occurring, parents can report
Special education can be challenging for a parent enmeshed in the special education system. One of the first things to know are the timelines for certain actions. For example, what is the timeline for holding an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting? What about the timeline for an assessment to be
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is forced to move, is critical. This meeting can stop a forced student removal (for example, an expulsion) cold. But what if the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team finds there is
Parents often do not realize they don’t have to wait for the annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting to address special education student issues. They can simply ask for one. But, when SHOULD a parent ask for an IEP meeting? What is “enough” to warrant parents pulling the entire IEP
Too often parents report that a request for special education assessment was ignored or denied by a school. How does a parent get a school to assess a student who may qualify for special education, as they may have autism, speech delay, traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other qualifying condition?
How can special education services stop for a student in a public elementary, junior or high school? There are a few ways and sometimes there are prerequisites. IEP Team Kicks Student Off an IEP One way a student may be removed from special education and their IEP (Individualized Education Program)
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