No child in California or elsewhere makes it through 12 years of school without any challenges. However, some students can thrive more than others. If you have school-aged children in your household, each of them has the right to a free and appropriate public...
Special Education Law
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Special education law regarding IEP for transfer students
Any parent or guardian of a child with special education needs who attends a California public school understands the many challenges students and their families often encounter in an academic setting. Thankfully, students with special needs can thrive when their...
What is a FAPE?
Parents of children with special needs understandably have unique concerns about their child’s educational options in California. According to federal law, every child is entitled to a free appropriate public education, called FAPE. Understanding the requirements FAPE...
How can technology help special education students?
When in school, students who have unique learning needs may benefit from additional support from teachers and other professionals. Through special education programming, students should be able to get the support and accommodations they need in order to succeed in the...
Accommodations provided for special education students
If your child has specific types of learning needs, they may be eligible for support through special education programs. This provides your child with the opportunity to secure support and assistance they may need in order to have a full educational experience. One of...
Assistive technology may be a crucial component of an IEP
When a student has certain types of learning needs and challenges, they may be eligible for special education services. There is typically an initial assessment that evaluates a child’s needs to determine the specific types of help they require. After the assessment,...
The details of an IEP meeting
If your child has specific types of learning needs, you understand the challenges they face in school. Educational struggles may prevent your child from learning with traditional methods, but that does not mean that they cannot succeed in school. These students may...
Are special education students treated fairly in school?
When parents send their kids to school, they expect that their children will receive fair and reasonable treatment, regardless of their abilities. Special education students often require additional support, and behavioral concerns can be a common issue for teachers...
Parents are the best advocates for special education students
It can be difficult for Parents of unique learners to understand what their student needs for success in the classroom. Parents of California special education students often feel overwhelmed by the school system and the steps they need to take to ensure their child...
Due process hearings and special education rights
Each child has the right to a full and fair educational experience, regardless of their abilities. Special education students in California are entitled to support and assistance in the classroom, and parents have the right to advocate on behalf of their children. It...