All students with learning needs due to physical or social-emotional struggles have the right to receive support, assistance and accommodations in the classroom. California law requires schools, teachers, administrators and districts to provide special education...
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School not complying with special education laws
Each student has the right to a full and fair educational experience, regardless of income level, learning abilities and other factors. Special education students are entitled to supports and services according to their individual needs, provided through their local...
Would your child benefit from related services?
As the parent of a child with special education needs, you know how difficult it can be to watch your child struggle in school. It is not easy to see your child face challenges that other students may not be facing. These students often need special support and...
Children benefit when parents work closely with teachers
Parents in California understandably want their children to have an education that’s best suited to their needs and abilities. The educational path may look different for each child so it’s helpful when parents know their children’s teachers and work with them to help...
Students wrongfully denied special education services
When a student has a certain type of learning need, he or she could have a rightful expectation to receive services and support from his or her school. Special education programs exist for the purpose of ensuring that students with physical and mental disabilities...
Why are fewer students receiving special education services?
When students have limitations that prevent them from learning in traditional formats, they may be eligible for certain types of support from their schools. Special education programs are designed to provide services to students who need accommodations, services and...
It’s important to invest in special education students
Students who have specific types of learning needs have rights in the classroom, including the right to additional support and assistance. Special education students are entitled to various types of help to have a complete educational experience but to accomplish...
Teacher strikes negatively impact special education students
Students who have special learning needs have a rightful claim to support and help in order to have a full and fair educational experience. Special education laws require schools to provide interventions and other types of assistance for students with disabilities,...
How can you seek a special education evaluation for your child?
Your child has the right to a full educational experience, just the same as other California students. Regardless of your child’s education needs, limitations and other factors, your child has the right to the support and assistance necessary to provide them with the...
Jewish schools sue California for special education funding
All students have the right to an appropriate and fair educational experience, regardless of learning abilities. Special education students in California are entitled to services and support through their schools that will allow them to be in class, receive an...