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...
School is a hot topic here in California just as it is across the country. One of the biggest questions is whether students will return to school or continue distance, i.e. virtual, learning. An issue that the state has needed to address is the fact that many children...
Many California parents know their children will need some assistance with their schooling, but it may not be as easy to receive it as they hope. The term “special needs” covers a variety of issues and conditions, and parents may find themselves needing to...
Some California residents may not know that Gov. Gavin Newsom has dyslexia. As a result, he has a soft spot for special education, which could be one reason why the state’s new budget includes much-needed additional funding. This new special education law is designed...
Every child here in California and across the country deserves to receive the same educational opportunities. For children with special needs, this means utilizing individualized education programs that help achieve that goal. The trick is to make sure that IEPs align...
California parents of children with special needs look for help from the public school system in order to provide their children with an education. When a school system fails in that promise, parents have the opportunity to file compliance complaints. Recently, the...
Having a disability should not mean segregating a child from the rest of the students in his or her school. In fact, under the Individuals with Disability Education Act, children with special needs should have the opportunity to receive an education with their peers...
California parents of children with learning and other disabilities tend to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education three times more than the national average. Earlier this year, the Policy Analysis for California Education organization released 13...
Orange County parents whose children are reaching school age may be overwhelmed by the amount of research they need to do in order to help ensure their children receive as many educational benefits as possible. For instance, what is FAPE and how does it apply to their...
Orange County’s public schools are required to provide eligible children with opportunities for special education and any services related to it. The term “eligible” is covered by 13 categories of disabilities outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education...