How to Choose a Lawyer
1. Get a lawyer who has experience in the field at issue First and foremost, you want a lawyer who has experience handing your type of...
Top Three Things I Wish Every Special Ed Parent Knew
I talk to a lot parents who are concerned about their children's education. There are a few issues that come up over and over again. So...
How to File a Compliance Complaint Against a School District
When you have are having problems with your child’s school regarding its special education program, one option you have is filing a...
What is a FAPE, and how do I know if my child got one? [*Updated per Endrew F. case]
Under both State law and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students with disabilities have the right to a...
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Speech Therapy & Parent's Right to Refuse to Reduction in Services
School districts are required to seek out and assess students in all areas of suspected disability. That means, if a teacher notices a...
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS - how they can maximize your child's inheritance
Special needs trusts are used to enable children and adults with special needs to have the benefit of assets, while still qualifying for...
Conservatorships & guardianships: a guide for parents of children with special needs in Californ
Guardianships and conservatorships are legal concepts which are often confused with each other. One is especially helpful for parents of...
Don't waive your child's right to post-high school vocational training
Did you know that children who have been qualified for special education are entitled to services until age 22? They are entitled to a...
When school districts lost: examples of denial of FAPE
A school denies a student a FAPE when it materially fails to implement a student’s IEP. A material failure occurs when there is more...
Schools must provide customized education services to handicapped kids
What is a school district supposed to provide to children with special needs in California? Many people are not even aware that school...
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