One of the most important factors in ensuring the success of a student with certain learning needs is a qualified teacher. Teachers are some of the most important influences for special education students, and they are on the front lines of ensuring that each student...
Special Education
Do more students need special education after the pandemic?
The last few years have revealed how a disruption like the pandemic can have a profoundly negative impact on education. The return to school following an extended period of remote learning was difficult for many students, with a higher number of them demonstrating the...
More students could have access to special education support soon
When a student needs help in the classroom due to developmental, physical or mental health needs, they could be eligible for certain types of support and help. The primary intent of special education programs in schools is to ensure the unique need of the child are...
Are certain special education students unfairly disciplined?
Students who have certain types of learning needs may be eligible for services through the special education programs available in California schools. These students may have behavioral challenges that may make it difficult to function in the educational setting, and...
What are the rights of a special education student?
As the parent of a child with special education needs, you understand how difficult it can be to ensure that your child has everything he or she needs in life. Children with certain types of disabilities may require physical support, medical care and more, and it is...
Assisting students with dyslexia in California classrooms
Students in the special education program in California have different types of needs, which can range from relatively minor to severe. Each student has the right to a full educational experience, and those with special learning needs have the right to the specific...
The application of technology in special education
Special education students in California may need certain types of support to succeed in their classrooms. These students may have Individualized Education Programs, which are plans that outline how the school and teacher can support that student in a way that will...
Modifications or accommodations for special ed students?
Students who have unique learning needs have the right to certain types of support and help in their California classrooms. They may require additional help in order to have a full educational experience, and for those who qualify, schools must provide these services....
How can you get your child into special education?
Every child is unique, and these unique differences are sometimes a reflection of how some students process information. For this reason, some children require different types of support in order to learn and function in the classroom. The intent of the California...
Parental involvement is crucial in special education
As the parent of a special needs child, you know how important it is to ensure that your child gets the help he or she needs at school. Students with specific needs may require additional assistance and guidance in the classroom, often through the form of an...