IEP

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...

Parents of students who have specific learning needs may find it is difficult to ensure that their children have what they need for educational success. Special education students are entitled to a full and fair educational experience, but California parents may find...

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,...

At the height of concerns over the Covid pandemic, schools shut down, and much of education shifted to an online format. All students, including special education students, experienced dramatic changes in how they learned and received their education. This was...

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...

When a student has certain types of learning needs, it can lead to struggles in the classroom. Students who have these deficits may be entitled to specific types of support from the school through the special education program. Some of the most common learning needs...

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...

If you are the parent of a special education student, you understand how difficult it can be to secure the support your child requires in order to succeed in the classroom. As a parent, you are your child’s most important advocate, and your knowledge about your...

If you are the parent of a special needs child, you understand how this can impact virtually every area of his or her life. Exceptional learners may need additional support while they are at school, and you have the right to advocate for his or her specific needs. To...

California parents of students with special education needs often find they must advocate for the interests of their child in and out of the classroom. Part of this process is knowing the law and understanding what supports and services their child is entitled to. In...