Disabilities are far more wide-reaching than most realize. In fact, the CDC reports that about one in four American adults and one in every six children are diagnosed with at least one disability. Visible disabilities such as those that affect mobility or require assistive devices are the most recognized, but only scratch the surface of … Read More
There is a multitude of reasons why a student might require additional support in a school setting. School districts nationwide are required by law to ensure equal and fair access to free education for all, and special education services are designed to accommodate all students who need additional support – including students with cognitive and … Read More
Jennifer Chang, California special education rights attorney, will be speaking about school district assessments and parents’ right to an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at StarVista’s Child and Parent Services special needs caretaker support group Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 6:30-8 pm PT. This virtual support group is held via Zoom and tailored for parents and … Read More
Assembly Bill (AB) 104, a California state law that went into effect on July 1, 2021, allows a variety of educational supports to be put in place to counteract the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on students’ academic success. This bill requires each California school district to develop and implement a policy that will … Read More
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
