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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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...


To consent or not to consent
When your child's school presents you with an IEP document after an IEP meeting it is up to decide to consent to it. You can refuse to...


Making sense of all the acronyms in special ed
Navigating your way through your child’s school district’s special education program can be confusing. The rampant use of acronyms in...

