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Early Intervention Strategies for At-Risk Children
Early intervention strategies play a critical role in supporting parents of at-risk children in California, offering them the tools and knowledge to address early developmental delays and challenges. Identifying and understanding these early signs can significantly impact a child’s ability to thrive. California’s Early Start (ES) program and other local…
Ensuring Positive Discipline in Schools: Understanding the Impacts of Denying Recess and Physical Punishments for Students. Help Is on the Way – California’s SB291
Parents and teachers often face the challenging task of managing children’s behavior in school. While the primary goal is to create a conducive learning environment, the methods used to achieve this can significantly impact a child’s development. For children with IEPs or 504 plans, the question can be significantly more…
Inequitable School Discipline for Children with Disabilities
Students with IEPs are safeguarded by a robust legal framework, primarily through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This federal law ensures that children with disabilities have the right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which includes special education and related services designed to meet their unique…
Adaptive Physical Education for Children with Disabilities
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires schools to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students. Students with disabilities must receive educational services designed to meet their individual needs, and these services must be provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
LAUSD Sanctioned for Special Education Failures During COVID
LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the United States. The district is run by a large and unwieldy bureaucracy that has long been hampered by poor management and inefficient distribution of funds.
Tips for Hiring a Special Education Attorney
If you are looking for a special education attorney, you are probably experiencing a serious problem related to the services your child with special needs is receiving. It’s important to find an attorney who fully understands the legal and practical implications of federal legislation, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
New CA High School Graduation Law for Students with Special Needs
According to California Education Code Section 51225.3, if your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires them to take the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) in grade eleven, then they will be eligible to participate in all graduation ceremonies provided that they complete the aligned coursework required by state law and their…
Equal Access to Education for Children with Diabetes
Diabetes is recognized as a disability under federal law in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students with diabetes must have access to the resources they need at school for safe and consistent diabetes management.…
School Districts Are Obligated to Provide Special Education Services to Children Ages 3 to 5
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is federal legislation that regulates how special education services are provided to students. Under IDEA, states are required to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for every student with a disability through the age of 21.
Accessing Your Child’s Records Under FERPA
What Is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to all public schools, colleges, and universities in the United States.