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How an Independent Education Evaluation Works
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document that lays out the supports and services that a school district will provide for a special education student. IEPs are covered by special education law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). School districts use various types of assessments to…
Educational Tools for Assisting Learners with Autism
Federal law requires every public school district to provide equal access to education for all children with disabilities at no cost to parents. Recent advances in technology afford families and educators with several exciting new tools to enhance the learning process for children with autism. You and your child may…
What Accommodations Are Available in a 504 Plan?
Schools that receive federal funding are not permitted to discriminate against children with disabilities. Federal law mandates that every child must have access to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide FAPE to those students with a physical or mental…
Parents Have the Right to Challenge Special Ed Placement
All public schools in California are required by federal and state law to provide specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities. Every child has the right to receive Fair and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) at no cost to the family. Parents must be consulted by…
Federal Court Requires School Districts to Provide In-Person Services for Students With IEPs
This has been a challenging year for the parents of children who require intensive, hands-on services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, or ABA therapy in order to access their education. Even if the parents have worked collaboratively with their school district to create an IEP that will…
The IEP Process During COVID-19 School Closures
During this unprecedented situation, we at Woodsmall Law Group want to take a moment to discuss the changes related to your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Researched-Based Interventions
by Justin Youngs, Esq. Under the IDEA and California Education Code, an IEP must include “a statement of the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services, based on peer-reviewed research to the extent practicable” that will be provided to a child with special needs. 20 U.S.C. §…
Report Writing for Professionals
REPORT WRITING TIPS FOR PROFESSIONALS SERVING THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY Far too often the success of an Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting relies on the content of reports and assessments. District professionals understand the need for educational supports and related services for students with special needs, but they must also…