California law requires that children learn in the least restrictive setting that can accommodate their needs. Usually, this means that a child with special needs will spend only a small part of the day mainstreamed with their peers in a classroom. This leads to...
Special Education Law
Month: June 2020
Reports indicate California’s special education law needs change
California parents of children with learning and other disabilities tend to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education three times more than the national average. Earlier this year, the Policy Analysis for California Education organization released 13...
Why do you need a legal advocate as you advocate for your child?
Being the parents of a special needs child takes love and commitment. Your child deserves the best education possible regardless of his or her disability, and the school districts in Orange County School District are required to provide it. As you work to advocate for...
What is FAPE and how does it help special needs children?
Orange County parents whose children are reaching school age may be overwhelmed by the amount of research they need to do in order to help ensure their children receive as many educational benefits as possible. For instance, what is FAPE and how does it apply to their...