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...
Special Education Law
IEP
What should be in your child’s Individualized Education Plan?
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...
Your special needs child may need extra support at school
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...
Who will benefit from an Individualized Education Program?
All California students deserve a full and fair experience in the classroom. Those who have special needs may need additional support and help in order to accomplish this, which is why some require an Individualized Education Program. An IEP is a plan that outlines...
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...
When Can a School Suspend or Expel a Student With Special Education Needs?
An important principle under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is that a child with a disability should not be unduly disciplined for behavior that is a manifestation of their disability. The IDEA has put in place protections for children facing...
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 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...
What if educators aren’t following my child’s IEP?
When your child needs extra help in learning to read because of their dyslexia, or needs emotional, academic and behavioral support because of their autism, you want to see your child make progress through the school year. That’s why you and educators have established...

