Understanding an IEP for Effective Services and Growth

Special Education Law

Determining eligibility for special education is only the first hurdle in helping your child receive the support required to succeed in school. Once eligibility is determined, your child will require a personalized program of services, goals, and procedures to help them achieve their educational objectives—an Individualized Education Plan. As these decisions are made by school … Read More

Educational Rights for Students with Disabilities in California

Accommodations, Alternative Placement, Children with Special Needs, Independent Educational Evaluation, Special Education, Special Education Law

As a parent or guardian, you have the fundamental right to ensure your child receives a comprehensive and inclusive education. The Supreme Court protects all children in their right to attend school and receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), including special education services. When the public education system fails to provide your child … Read More

Understanding Access to Education for Students with Disabilities

Children with Special Needs, Individualized Education Plan, Section 504, Special Education, Special Education Law

Access to education is a fundamental right that students with disabilities and their families have to advocate for every day. When a public education program fails to provide services required under law, administrative or legal action is often necessary to ensure a student receives the services and resources they need to be successful in school. … Read More

How School Communities Can Support Disability Awareness

Accommodations, Children with Special Needs, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, Learning Disability, Special Education, Special Education Law

Empowering students with disabilities begins with prioritizing an inclusive school environment that recognizes and appreciates others’ differences. When school culture takes a back seat to test scores, finances, and bureaucracy, all students lose opportunities for learning and growth. Jennifer Chang is an award-winning Education Rights Attorney who works with families to help protect the rights … Read More

Does My Child Qualify for a 504 Plan?

Children with Special Needs, Section 504, Special Education, Special Education Law

As a parent, ensuring your child has access to the best possible tools for education is essential for their success as learners. However, for students with disabilities or medical conditions, the traditional classroom settings can present significant barriers to learning, requiring assistance through accommodations provided by a 504 Plan. Schools are required to comply with … Read More

Inclusion Matters: Influencing Disability Stigmas in Schools

Children with Special Needs, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, Learning Disability, Special Education Law

While inclusion in public schools is moving education toward equality for students with disabilities, many stigmas still influence the way students are treated in an academic setting by peers, educators, and other adults. Embracing inclusion holds many benefits for not only students with disabilities but also their typical learning peers, as well as our educational … Read More

Understanding Special Education Programs in California Public Schools

Accommodations, Children with Special Needs, Inclusion, Individualized Education Plan, Special Education Law

Outdated misconceptions of special education have led to a cultural reluctance to embrace educational intervention strategies, often associating services with intellectual limitations. The reality is that special education programs are increasingly important solutions for many children in California public schools. Embracing special education for students with disabilities and other learning needs can help children succeed … Read More

Jennifer Chang Recognized in “Women of Influence: Attorneys 2024”

Awards, Special Education Law

In the 2024 edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence: Attorneys,” California education rights advocate, Jennifer Chang, once again receives well-deserved recognition for her outstanding contributions. Continuing her legacy from the previous year, Jennifer stands among the esteemed roster of influential women attorneys, reaffirming her dedication to safeguarding the rights of children … Read More