In California and throughout the country, public schools must provide accommodation for students with special needs. There are several ways to do this. Many students receive what is known as an “individualized education program” (IEP), which is customized to help each...
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Special Education Law Basics
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 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...
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...
The important details of an Individualized Education Program
When a student has certain types of learning needs, he or she could be eligible for support through the special education program. One of the most critical components of special education is the Individualized Education Program, which is a plan custom-tailored to the...
Special education assistance for students with autism
If a student requires additional support at school because of a mental condition or a physical limitation, he or she could be eligible for certain types of services provided by the school. Students who qualify for special education support could receive help in the...
What can you do if your child’s school isn’t following the IEP?
Students who have special learning needs may qualify for specific types of support and assistance from their school. Through special education programming, your child may get what he or she needs in order to succeed in school. However, only certain California students...
Would your child benefit from extra support at school?
As a parent, one of the primary things you want for your child is to ensure that he or she has a full educational experience. You want your child to succeed in school, but your child’s test scores, behavior reports and other things may indicate that this may not...