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
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
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
Behavior Support Many students struggle with behavior at school. Common examples include defiance, inattention, antisocial behavior, and self-injurious behavior. It is the school district’s responsibility to react to such maladaptive behaviors by providing the kinds of intervention services the child needs to move beyond these behavioral issues. Support services for children should provide positive strategies … Read More
About Jennifer Chang Education Rights Attorney Jennifer Chang is a California Education Rights Attorney who fights for children with special needs to get them the education and services they are entitled to by law. These students and their families are the heart of Jennifer’s practice, and she has worked tirelessly over the last decade to … Read More
