Independent Educational Evaluations An Independent Educational Evaluation, also known as an IEE, is an evaluation conducted by a neutral, third-party professional not affiliated with the school district that serves your child. Parents and guardians can request an IEE for their child if they disagree with the results of the evaluation conducted by the school district. … 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
Suspension & Expulsion in Schools Suspension and expulsion are disciplinary measures that a school or school district may take against a student if prohibited actions or behaviors are committed. Every school district in the US is required to present and review a Code of Conduct that informs students and their families of general rules, disciplinary … 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
Eligibility and Assessment Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students ages 3 and up are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) in the U.S. school system. A student may be eligible to be evaluated to see if they should be classified as a “student with a disability.” This is the first … Read More
Due Process Proceedings – California Special Education Rights Attorney Filing a due process complaint with the California Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is a formal way to resolve disputes about a student’s education with a school district. This process is only for special education disputes, not general education issues. Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides this … Read More
California Special Education Civil Rights Litigation The term “civil rights” is defined as the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality. Civil rights litigation refers to the job of a civil rights attorney to conduct research on a case, draft legal documents, argue the case in mediation or court, and negotiate settlements. … Read More
Special Needs Students – Bullying Issues Bullying and cyberbullying are now taken very seriously in the wake of countless suicides and school shootings involving bullying victims. The excuse “kids being kids” is dismissed, and schools have a legal duty to protect all students, especially those with special needs. The statistics show that 20.2% of students … Read More
Behavior Support Just as schools are responsible for teaching math and writing, they are equally responsible for providing strategies and support for behavioral issues. Schools are there to help each student receive the quality education needed for them to go on to be better citizens, entrepreneurs, community members, and employees. This can only happen when … Read More
