An individualized educational program IEP can help to make public education accessible to a child with special needs. Schools can offer various kinds of support and accommodations to children of all ages. In some cases, one-on-one support might be necessary. Other...
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Year: 2025
IEP protections and school discipline: What parents need to know
Every school has rules and regulations, and each student is expected to follow them. That includes students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans. However, students with disabilities have extra protection under the Individuals with Disabilities...
Do all California private schools provide special education?
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) help students with disabilities succeed in school based on their individual needs instead of grade-level expectations. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), IEPs are a mandatory and free service in...
Top 10 accommodations in the classroom for students with autism
Working within the school system to support a child with autism can be challenging. As a parent, you want to make sure your child gets the help they need to do well. In California, many ways exist to help students with autism learn better in class. Classroom...
Addressing Sensory Processing Disorders in IEPs
Sensory Processing Disorders (SPDs) can significantly affect a child's ability to learn and do well in school. For parents and teachers in California, knowing how to address SPDs within an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is key to giving the needed support and...
Can an IEP allow a child to bring a service dog to school?
An individualized education program or IEP can make public school truly accessible for a child with special needs. School administrators and educational professionals work with the parents of children with special needs to determine what types of support they require...
Debunking five common myths about IEPs
The meaning of IEP is pretty straightforward: individualized educational programs. Still, some parents are confused about who exactly the program is for or how it can help their children. In this blog, we debunk five common misconceptions about IEPs to help you get...