Bahl-Sen Law

03/21/2025

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Find the best parent resources for navigating changing special education laws & advocacy in 2025. Get IEP help, legal updates, and expert guidance.

04/30/2024

“Finding the joy in literacy can be a powerful message for children who don’t always feel celebrated in the school system…”

Spoken word performance can help inspire students to love language, some experts say, finding joy in literacy.

08/02/2023

https://edsource.org/2023/many-families-dont-know-how-much-the-pandemic-harmed-their-childs-learning-thats-a-problem/695050

There are major structural reasons for why districts and schools are struggling with the enormous task of catching students up on half a year of math and reading.

06/23/2023

California’s new state budget allocates $1 million for mandatory dyslexia screenings and additional support for students having difficulty reading.

https://www.kpcc.org/podcast/airtalk/ca-budget-will-make-room-for-funding-of-mandatory-dyslexia-screening-we-discuss-the-impact

Today on AirTalk, where does California's dyslexia screening in education stands? Also on the show, Author Héctor Tobar on his new book “Our Migrant Souls”; FilmWeek; and more.

03/13/2023

A roadmap with no requirements to follow….our young learners need more.

“Unlike other states, California imposes no requirements on districts regarding how to teach reading…The literacy road map wouldn’t change that hands-off approach and therefore won’t make much of a difference until the state puts its leverage and resources behind it.”

Instructional guide would emphasize proven elements of "science of reading" – decoding skills as well as comprehension. But under local control, districts can ignore it.

12/20/2022

“If your child is struggling with reading, know it has nothing to do with their intelligence. It means the school needs to do more and do better regarding early literacy instruction. So, push and push again harder until the school teaches your child to read well.”

What should parents do if they notice their child is falling behind in reading?

12/19/2022

https://edsource.org/2022/why-is-california-one-of-the-last-states-to-not-screen-children-for-dyslexia/682543

Delays put more students at risk of falling seriously behind, advocates say.

11/03/2022

https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/nations-second-largest-school-system-plans-to-embrace-the-science-of-reading/2022/11?fbclid=IwAR37det4gRbLkHzrLs6NQ0p8-pH1aARcSSi8C4gszsn6pcuId-GwD60-olE

Los Angeles Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's remarks also echo New York leaders' promises to support an early-reading overhaul.

10/05/2022

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and a time to recognize and support our students with Dyslexia, including advocating for early screening and access to evidence based reading interventions in schools.

08/30/2022

FREE (ONLINE) DANCE CLASSES for kids with an autism diagnosis! Unique opportunity to make friends & stay active from home! Kids are paired 1-on-1 with a teacher who caters each group class to their ability level. $100 “Thank You” for participating in this research study; see flyer for details, call 310-206-1045, or email [email protected]

08/26/2022

https://edsource.org/2022/california-does-little-to-ensure-all-kids-read-by-3rd-grade/677257

A national push to change the teaching of reading shows contrast between other states and California's hands-off approach.