Are you unhappy or unsatisfied with how the school district handles the education for your child with special needs? Filing a due process complaint allows you to advocate for more appropriate education based on your child’s unique requirements. Be specific A due...
Special Education Law
Due Process
Post-hearing strategies: What to do if the decision does not go your way?
Every child deserves to learn in a way that suits their unique needs. For parents of children who who require special education services, it is frustrating when a school denies your child needed supports. Filing a due process complaint is a significant step toward...
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...
Understanding a manifestation determination meeting
If you are an Orange County parent who has a child with a disability that led to an alleged behavioral issue, his or her school may want to expel him or her. However, under California law, the school must go through a process first. If your child has a disability, the...
Why Resolution Sessions are Important According to the IDEA
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...
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...