Communication in any of its forms is essential in education. However, not all students communicate the same. It is common for students with deafness or hearing loss to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). You may communicate with your child using ASL at...
Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
Special Education Law
When will my child receive their related services?
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...
Independent studies causing concerns for students with disabilities
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...
3 reasons to prepare for IEP transition planning early
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?...
Can my child participate in after-school activities?
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...
ADHD frequently goes undiagnosed in girls
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...
Could IEPs carry over to college? New bill considers the question.
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...
Report: ACT now supporting accommodations
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...
One benefit of distance learning? Communication.
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...
Do IEPs include physical therapy?
There is no doubt that learning disabilities and differences impact a child’s education, as well as how they approach learning. However, physical disabilities can affect a child’s educational journey as well. No matter the disability, students deserve equal access to...