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School Districts Are Obligated to Provide Special Education Services to Children Ages 3 to 5

By Woodsmall Law Group on August 8, 2022

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.

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Accessing Your Child’s Records Under FERPA

By Woodsmall Law Group on July 15, 2022

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.

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Transition Planning and Student Services for Secondary Students with Disabilities

By Woodsmall Law Group on May 20, 2022

Special education students face serious challenges when deciding what they want to do after completing their secondary education. Their options include vocational opportunities and higher education.

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Researcher Challenges Assumptions About Emerging Verbal Students with Autism

By Woodsmall Law Group on April 2, 2022

According to Dr. Vikram Jaswal, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, emerging verbal students with autism face significant barriers because educators frequently underestimate their intelligence and ability to communicate.

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Parents Have the Right to Challenge Special Ed Placement

By Woodsmall Law Group on March 14, 2022

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…

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Protecting Special Education Students from Bullying

By Woodsmall Law Group on December 14, 2021

Bullying in schools continues to be a problem. The unwelcome aggressive actions associated with bullying are known to affect the emotional health of the victim. Children attending special education classes may be the target of this behavior, leaving deep emotional scars.

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