Every child is unique, and these unique differences are sometimes a reflection of how some students process information. For this reason, some children require different types of support in order to learn and function in the classroom. The intent of the California...
Special Education Law
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Parents Should Be Valued Part Of The IEP Process
California parents know their children better than anyone else. This is why they should be a valued and informed part of the process of developing an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) for their student with special education needs. School...
Parents May Seek an Independent Educational Evaluation for Their Child
No one knows a child better than his or her parents. Parents are in a unique position to know when a child is struggling and when he or she may need additional help in a specific area. When it comes to educational needs, parents have the right to request an...
What is Compensatory Education and How Can I Get it For My Child?
As a parent, you care about your child’s education and success. If your child has struggled with reading, you may have asked your school district to evaluate her – to see if she may have a disability like Dyslexia that is making reading difficult for her. Yet, your...
What parents should know about their child’s IEP
When a California student has certain needs that impact classroom performance, his or her school should provide ways to help that child make appropriate educational progress. Through an Individualized Education Program (IEP), schools can help students with special...
Success for special needs children in their California classrooms
Due to certain physical or mental limitations, some California students may struggle in school. Children with disabilities often benefit from specific types of interventions, such as specialized learning plans and other types of support. Regardless of need or the...
Can a behavior intervention plan help my child?
Although undefined by the IDEA, a Behavior Intervention Plan (“BIP”) can generally be defined as a component of a child's Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”) that describes positive behavioral interventions and other strategies that must be implemented to prevent...
Was Your Child Declassified From Special Education?
California parents know their children better than anyone. They typically understand their quirks and habits and can tell when something does not seem right with their child. If parents believe that their child is not developing at a pace similar to those of the same...
GREENFIELD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT v. STUDENT – DISTRICT PREVAILED
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CASE NO. 2019100729 GREENFIELD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, v. PARENT ON BEHALF OF STUDENT. DECISION MARCH 11, 2020 On October 18, 2019, the Office of Administrative Hearings, called OAH, received a due...
STUDENT v. REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – DISTRICT PREVAILED
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CASE NO. 2019100810 PARENT ON BEHALF OF STUDENT, v. REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. DECISION MARCH 13, 2020 The Office of Administrative Hearings, called OAH, received a due process hearing...

