My practice focuses on representing children and their families in educationally related matters.
I hope they can effectively address this issue. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2018/10/new_special_education_disparities_rule_planned.html
The Education Department has concerns with an Obama-era approach to addressing potential overrepresentation of minorities in special education, so it plans to tackle the issue itself.
An article for parents of special needs children considering getting a dog for their child. http://www.insidenova.com/lifestyles/features/critter-corner-dogs-and-special-needs-kids/article_a531b4c4-c8d4-11e8-bc11-b3a39191300b.html
In 2010 my son Connor was the personal interest story for Animal Planet’s Dogs 101, S. 3, Ep. 2 with Shetland sheepdogs. My son is autistic and his working with
This is worth the read.
https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Things-Special-Education-Teachers-Want-You-Know-45208559
All your questions, answered.
Sad allegations...we'll see how it turns out. https://norcalrecord.com/stories/511433244-parents-of-special-needs-students-allege-rights-violations-by-antioch-school-district
The parents of a special-needs student recently filed a lawsuit against Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) along with 10 unnamed defendants alleging their son was discriminated against for his race and disability.
New analysis of IEP disputes post Enrew F. decision: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/05/07/schools-still-winning-special-ed/25059/
Schools continued to win most IEP disputes in the year since a U.S. Supreme Court decision affirmed a more ambitious standard for students with disabilities, according to a new analysis.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/devos-considers-delaying-obama-era-special-education-rule/513222/
States would be required to spend more on early intervention if the percentage of minority students in special education programs exceeds certain limits.
New requirements to become a special ed teachers in CA.
https://edsource.org/2017/big-changes-in-requirements-to-become-a-special-education-teacher-in-california/591554
Special education teachers will again be qualified to teach in general education classrooms.
An important topic that requires a lot of work...
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/2017/12/us_civil_rights_commission_disproportionality.html?cmp=RSS-FEED
The federal panel discussed the complex topic of minority students and whether they are placed in special education, disciplined more severely, or sent to restrictive settings more often than their peers.
Solid points in this article...https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/12/04/567529625/school-voucher-programs-should-be-clear-about-disability-rights-report-says
Many parents of students with disabilities don't know that if they use a voucher to leave public school, they're often leaving federal protections, too. A new GAO report says someone should tell them.
A little story to lift the heart.
http://myfox8.com/2017/10/19/iowa-special-education-student-scores-memorable-touchdown-in-football-game/
ANKENY, Iowa - Medical issues prevent Jack Downing, the team manager and junior special education student at Ankeny High School, from playing a sport he loves. "I have toe braces and I've had a couple surgeries and a shunt," he told WHO. But heading into Ankeny's final home football game of the seas...
Sadly, not very surprising...http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2017/10/16/242715/access-denied-how-texas-denied-thousands-of-families-special-education/
News 88.7 teamed up with the Houston Chronicle to dig deep into why and who in Texas did this.
I really enjoyed this article. It takes on a topic I've never heard discussed but is important.
https://goodmenproject.com/families/three-keys-for-a-dad-of-a-special-needs-child-to-be-successful-at-work-bbab/
Being a good employee and a good father for a special needs child are not mutually exclusive.
Michael Kirst says the special education system, rooted in concepts and laws that need updating, is battling to recruit and retain fully prepared teachers
If you're a So Cal runner (like me), here is an event you can do to raise money for special education students...
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/local-news/poway/sd-runners-sought-jack-o-smash-poway-20171005-story.html
Example: You're working in 1/32 scale and you want to represent a pipe that is 8 feet tall in real life. [8 feet is 96 inches (12 x 8)]. Enter 32 in the "scale factor" box and 96 in the "real size" box. Press the "inch" button. Result equals 3 inches. Thus if you cut your piece 3 inches long, that w...
Interesting study on equity in special education.
https://www.frontlineeducation.com/FrontlineEducation/media/images/FRLI/Special%20Ed%20Report%202017/Frontline_Education_2017_Special_Ed_Report_Part1.pdf
Local school for disabled in the news...http://www.dailybulletin.com/2017/09/30/yorba-linda-school-for-profoundly-handicapped-students-opens-ontario-campus/
A school for students with some of the most challenging disabilities, Port View Preparatory, has expanded from Yorba Linda to Ontario.
Hopefully justice will prevail here...http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2017/09/19/lawsuit-alleges-4-additional-victims-of-former-redlands-high-school-teachergolf-coach/
The lawsuit alleges former teacher Kevin Patrick Kirkland preyed on special needs students.
Interesting case out of Hawaii...
http://www.civilbeat.org/2017/09/jury-clears-school-in-use-of-chair-and-seat-belt-for-special-ed-preschooler/
The Department of Education defended the chair's use as a safety precaution. The child's mother called it "restraint" and "punishment."
Helpful article...
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/how-to-organize-your-childs-iep-binder?utm_source=fbshare&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
See how to make an IEP binder for your child. Follow the steps in this video to learn what documents you need and what order to put them in.
Funding is always interesting to me. http://www.educationdive.com/news/new-rule-may-change-how-federal-special-ed-dollars-can-be-used/504630/
Under a new bias rule, schools will need to become more vigilant about the way minority students are treated when it comes to special education and discipline.
California's data-related delay in the release of its state standardized test scores is due to a mix-up in some special education stude...
Good article...http://www.salon.com/2017/08/27/parents-know-your-special-education-rights/
Here's what your school district might not be telling you about your child's IEP, and what you can do about it
Interesting article on Special Education funding in California.
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/comes-special-education-california-schools-funding-unequal/
Special education costs are increasing across the state. State funds for special education are inequitably distributed, so sometimes the districts with the highest needs are getting less money per student than districts with lower needs.
More reporting on this issue. If you have children in special education, you should be calling your senators and letting them know that these potential cuts are unacceptable and you will hold them accountable at the next election.
If you are fighting over services with your district, let me help.
http://www.educationdive.com/news/parents-and-school-districts-often-clash-over-iep-funding/442239/
Increasing budget cuts in many districts continue to put special ed services on the line, but the families of these students are demanding more, not less, support.
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/may/04/a-little-noticed-target-health-bill-special-educat/
Contact your senators now. Do not let our children down.
While House Republicans lined up votes Wednesday for a Thursday showdown over their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Vickie Glenn sat in ...
If you are concerned about special education funding, call and urge your congressman to vote no.
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/04/special-education-could-be-under-attack-with-new-republican-health-bill.html
School educators and advocacy organizations are telling lawmakers Republicans' efforts would force states to "ration health care for children."
It's not much, but every dollar helps.
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2017/05/02/special-education-boost-budget/23649/
Special education is set to see a rise in federal funding under a bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown.
http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-betsy-devos-visit-los-angeles-20170428-story.html
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was supposed to visit CHIME Community Center in Woodland Hills on Monday. But she canceled, citing scheduling issues.
Information regarding Federal Special Education budget...
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/2017/05/budget_deal_2017_title_I_special_education_spending.html?cmp=RSS-FEED
In the proposed deal covering the rest of fiscal 2017 through September, after-school programs would get an increase, but teacher development grants would see a notable cut.
Review of latest special education Supreme Court case...
http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/special-education-tip-supreme-court-86543/
Local teachers behaving shamefully...
http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20170424/2-chaffey-high-teachers-gone-1-allegedly-duct-taped-special-ed-student-to-chair-1-had-allegedly-inappropriate-relationship
ONTARIO >> Two Chaffey High School teachers have lost their jobs and been reported to the state’s credentialing agency in the past two years.A female special education teacher, who allegedly mistreated her students, and the school&
A nice story from NPR...
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/04/23/520021794/his-teacher-told-him-he-wouldnt-go-to-college-then-he-did
African-American students with disabilities are disciplined far more and graduate far less than their counterparts, researchers say. What needs to change to help more succeed?
Excellent opinion piece by a teacher discussing the need for fully funding special education...a continuing problem across the United States.
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/commentary-special-education-funding-vital-for-many-students/
My latest blog post....I'm doing a whole series on school expulsion. http://wp.me/p2ftsU-8J
Your child is facing an expulsion hearing for possessing a dangerous object. What can you do? EXPULSION IS SERIOUS Expulsion is serious business. A full expulsion lasts for one year. If expelled, y…
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