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California Law and IEP Rules for Transfer Students
When a California student with an existing IEP transfers to a new school, specific regulations come into play to ensure continuity in special education services. Whether the child is transferring from an out-of-state school, a school from another district, or a school within the same district, the new school must…
Knowing when to bring an Attorney to Your Child’s IEP Meeting
An IEP meeting can be pretty intimidating. Even though the purpose of an IEP meeting is to create an educational program that allows your child with disabilities to thrive, the process needs to be handled with sensitivity. Otherwise, it may feel like a group of grownups came together to complain…
Occupational Therapy for Students with Special Needs
Under IDEA, students with special needs between the ages of three and 22 may be eligible to receive occupational therapy as a provision of the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). These services may also be available as part of a 504 plan or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
What Are Related Services in a California IEP?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to provide Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities. Parents, administrators, special education teachers, school psychologists, and classroom teachers are called upon to work together to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP), spelling out the child’s needs…
Is Compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis Right for Your Student with Special Needs?
ABA is a valuable, research-validated instructional tool that can be quite effective in supporting students across their schools and communities. However, some parents express concern with the approach that emphasizes compliance over a more relationship-based behavior approach such as Floortime. Enter Compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Compassionate ABA is an…
Support the RISE Act for College Students with Autism
Students with autism face significant challenges when they seek higher education. The types of services and support systems that helped these students get through high school are less available and more difficult to access when they get to college.
Effective Classroom Strategies for Children with ADHD
All public schools are required to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children with specific learning disabilities. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are eligible for reasonable accommodations or supports and services under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of…
Special Education Services for Private School Students in CA
Parents of children with disabilities who choose to enroll their children in private schools have the right to receive special education services provided by the District of Location (DOL), which is the local district where the private school or facility is located. Public school districts must assess and evaluate students…
What Does Least Restrictive Environment Mean?
Federal law requires that every special education student must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is a legal document that specifies the supports, instruction, and services the student needs to thrive. An IEP includes the student’s educational and personal goals as laid out by parents and educators. Every IEP…
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…