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Special Education Law
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...
BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CASE NO. 2020010158 TRIVIUM CHARTER SCHOOL, v. PARENT ON BEHALF OF STUDENT. DECISION MARCH 19, 2020 On January 3, 2020, the Office of Administrative Hearings, called OAH, received a due process hearing...
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...
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 law requires that children learn in the least restrictive setting that can accommodate their needs. Usually, this means that a child with special needs will spend only a small part of the day mainstreamed with their peers in a classroom. This leads to...
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...
If you are an Orange County parent who has a child with a disability that led to an alleged behavioral issue, his or her school may want to expel him or her. However, under California law, the school must go through a process first. If your child has a disability, the...
Attorneys Lauren-Ashley Caron and Phillip VanAllsburg represented Student. Mother attended all hearing days on Student’s behalf. Student and Father did not attend the hearing. Attorney Eric Bathen represented Bellflower. Matthew Adair, Bellflower’s Special Education...
Our office receives a lot of questions about students who are placed in private schools. Are children enrolled in private schools entitled to special education supports and services? Generally speaking, students placed in private schools, including parochial schools,...