Typically, public schools in the United States evaluate a student with special needs to determine the best placement and educational plan for providing that student with a free and appropriate education (FAPE). Sometimes, however, parents disagree with the school’s evaluation of their child. When this happens, parents may be entitled to request an Independent Educational … Read More
California special education rights attorney Jennifer Chang will be participating in a question & answer session at the launch of StarVista’s Child and Parent Services special needs caretaker support group on Thursday, December 2nd from 6:30-8 pm PT. This virtual support group is tailored for parents and caregivers of children with special needs and is … Read More
After receiving a winning verdict on November 4, 2021, a group of fifteen Northern California students will be granted the opportunity to continue the 2021-2022 school year with virtual instruction. A California State Law, Assembly Bill (AB) 130, passed in July 2021, limited student access to online learning, not taking into account the heightened health … Read More
When parents of children with special needs encounter the public school system for the first time, they often have questions about the kinds of assistance and services that will be available to their children. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), all students ages three and up are entitled to a Free and Appropriate … Read More
Parents from all over California are taking advantage of the virtual world to attend Education Rights attorney Jennifer Chang’s latest TIGER program, which started this month. TIGER — also known by its full name as Training Individuals for Grassroots Education Reform — is a self-advocacy program for families in need who must navigate the special … Read More
California education rights attorney Jennifer Chang completed an intensive professional training program in the art of Trial Skills from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy® (NITA). NITA is a nonprofit service organization made up of a network of volunteer lawyers, judges, and advocates from around the world. It aims to provide lawyers with an opportunity … Read More
Roughly 14 percent of all public school students in the United States are those who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). With school just getting back in session, now is a good time to revisit the learning options for those … Read More
As California prepares to go back to school, many parents with special needs children are wondering what their options are this year for virtual learning. Some school districts plan to continue offering distance learning, while others are conducting most classes in person and only providing independent study as an option for virtual learning. Parents with … Read More
In 2018 and 2019, California provided special education services to roughly 795,047 individuals ranging from newborn through the age of 22, according to the California Department of Education. Various settings allow these children to receive a free education that can also accommodate their individual needs, whether those are related to autism, visual impairments, intellectual disabilities … Read More
