Why Resolution Sessions are Important According to the IDEA When school districts or local educational agencies (LEA) and parents disagree about whether a particular student's individualized education program (IEP) is appropriate, a number of things can occur. If the...
Special Education Law
Year: 2017
It Is Back To School Time! Is Your Child’s Current IEP Appropriate? Here are Some Quick Tips to Keep in Mind When Reviewing Your Child’s Current IEP.
It Is Back To School Time! Is Your Child's Current IEP Appropriate? Here are Some Quick Tips to Keep in Mind When Reviewing Your Child's Current IEP. Our office is blowing up with calls from parents this time of year. Many Parents are seeking legal advice because they...
What Information is Required for a Due Process Complaint to be Sufficient?
What Information is Required for a Due Process Complaint to be Sufficient? In order to initiate due process proceedings against a local educational agency (LEA) or school district, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a Parent or their...
School Districts Must Take Bullying Seriously. It Truly is a Matter of Life or Death.
School Districts Must Take Bullying Seriously. It Truly is a Matter of Life or Death. About one in three students from 6th to 12th grade report being bullied in the United States. Bullying comes in all forms including verbal, social, physical, and cyberbullying;...
Know Your Child’s Healthcare Service Rights at School
Know Your Child's Healthcare Service Rights at School The California Legislature expressly states its intent in the Education Code that individuals with exceptional needs should not be placed at school sites other than those they would attend but for their specialized...