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...
Special Education Law
IEP
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...
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...
Improving conversations about Individualized Education Programs
Navigating the special education process is difficult for both parents and educators. It can be difficult for parents to fully understand what their child needs for educational success, and educators may not always be able to explain the scope of available services or...
The difference between modifications and accommodations
Students who have certain learning needs may be eligible for support through the special education system. Depending on the type of disability a California student has, they could receive accommodations in the classroom that include additional time to take tests,...
Do mental health struggles qualify a student for special education services?
California students who have certain types of physical and mental health needs oftentimes struggle in the classroom. Anxiety, depression and other mood disorders could make it difficult for a student to stay focused and obtain an appropriate education in the...
What should a California parent know before an IEP meeting?
California students who have certain learning needs have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). This means that schools and school districts have the obligation to provide specific types of learning support and interventions to help a student succeed...