Social media platforms have evolved into information-sharing highways that can offer seemingly open access to free information. For many parents navigating difficult education rights situations, the information and empathy gained online can provide relief. Social media provides a sense of community to parents, however, there are many precautions to take into consideration when joining online … Read More
California special education attorney Jennifer Chang has been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List. Super Lawyers is a Thomson Reuters rating service that identifies a select number of outstanding attorneys in each state as identified by their peers. The selection process for Rising Stars consists of several steps including a statewide survey … Read More
Students can face difficulty deciding their next steps in life as they transition out of high school. However, for students with disabilities, that adjustment begins as early as elementary school and requires an in-depth analysis of personal interests, capabilities, and parental support to set each student up for success. As disabilities are manifested differently for … Read More
Alternative Placement is a disciplinary measure used in most public and charter schools to provide an alternative learning environment to a student who is struggling in a traditional school setting due to behavioral extremes. Through an in-depth process including observations, assessments, and district-level input, a student can be removed temporarily from their school and assigned … 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
