An individualized education program (IEP) acknowledges the challenges of a student with special needs to help them access support in a public school. Parents who secure IEPs for their children can ask for various forms of support, ranging from therapy to testing...
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Can an IEP be denied in California?
When children with disabilities may have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting, parents sometimes take the step to request an individualized education program (IEP). This sets up a unique program to address their concerns and help the child overcome...
Are California’s IEP and 504 plans at risk?
Many parents of children who have an individualized education program (IEP) or a 504 plan have been understandably concerned about their status since President Trump announced at the start of his current term that he planned to dismantle the U.S. Department of...
Can an IEP excuse a student with special needs from testing?
Students with special needs require an assortment of accommodations to attend public school. Parents usually work with school officials to establish an individualized education program (IEP) that helps meet the student’s needs and allows them to attend school with...
5 situations that need a manifestation determination review
Your child comes home with a suspension notice. The school informs you that it plans a disciplinary removal that would change your child’s placement. This can make you feel scared and unsure what happens next. Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education...
Parents’ rights in IEP meetings: What schools might not explain
Individual education program (IEP) meetings are the moments when your child’s education plan is shaped. They bring together teachers, specialists and parents to discuss your child's progress, challenges and the services they need to succeed. Schools often lead these...
2 important things to remember about your child’s IEP
Children who have special needs will sometimes have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines how the child’s educational needs will be met. Many different programs and services can be included in an IEP, so the child’s goals and abilities must be...
Why are special education services crucial?
Many students who have special needs require methods and services that don’t always align with traditional school models. There are typically educational plans in place to address each student’s unique needs, and it is critical that they receive the services that are...
Understanding Individualized Education Program evaluation types
Parents are the first to notice when their child is struggling at school. If they want to fully understand the situation, proper testing can provide clarity regarding the child's special learning needs. In California, Individualized Education Program (IEP) evaluations...
What is an independent educational evaluation in California?
Parents of children with special educational needs have a lot of different things that they must consider. One of these is an independent educational evaluation, which is often referred to as an IEE. This is an important step in some assessments of students who have a...
