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Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
California students with disabilities have the right to obtain essential supports and accommodations to help them learn. Often times they can qualify to obtain an independent education plan (IEP) and/or a 504 plan to help support their education. A 504 plan is...
An independent education plan (IEP) outlines the services students with disabilities need in order to learn. However, IEPs can also cover supportive services related to your child’s education. Related services are often essential to your child’s education. They are...
Statistics report that nearly one in five children has a learning disability. It is a common thing for families to deal with in their daily life. As a parent, you want to support your child in any way that you can. That is natural and understandable. So, how can you...
With schools all across California back in session and in person, districts have provided alternative options for many students with disabilities. One of these options is independent study, which provides students with a unique opportunity to learn and complete their...
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) provide essential services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. However, students only have IEPs from elementary school to high school (or age 22 if they are not diploma bound). What happens after they graduate?...
Classes are not the only critical aspect of your child’s education. The activities offered through school also play a significant role in their lives. These activities are fun, but they are also important. They foster social development. And students with disabilities...
The CDC reported in 2016 that nearly 6.1 million students have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As many parents know, ADHD is different for each student. Some students might need an independent education plan (IEP) or other accommodations to succeed...
In a recent blog post, we discussed how ACT, a test many students take to get into college, is implementing changes to allow students to have the same test-taking accommodations they have in their independent education plans (IEP). This is a significant step forward...
Although many colleges and universities are beginning to forego requirements for standardized testing, many schools still expect students to take college prep tests such as the ACT or SAT and submit these scores with their college applications. These standardized...
Distance learning had a different impact on every child during the pandemic: some students thrived, while others struggled or even regressed while they were not in the classroom. However, one report indicates that this new method of learning may have created a...