When an IEP Requires Transportation

When an IEP Requires Transportation

Transportation can be a tricky part of the IEP process. In California, transportation is not aguaranteed right, and district policies generally dictate when and where transportation can beprovided. This gets even more complicated for children on IEPs. In a recent...
Non-Public Schools

Non-Public Schools

We get asked a lot by parents whether we can get their child into a private school. This it absolutely understandable. For many parents, the path in special education has not been easy. Schools can be unsupportive in the face of their child’s struggles and in some...
Don’t Settle for a 504 Plan   

Don’t Settle for a 504 Plan   

“The school said they would not qualify for an IEP, but they would for a 504 plan.” This is one of the most common statements we hear from parents. Our first question is generally, “Did the district assess?” 504 Plans are not IEPs but are commonly used in schools to...
Am I Entitled to Assessment Data?

Am I Entitled to Assessment Data?

Recently a parent told us they had asked for the data taken when the district conducted a triennial assessment on their child. They were informed by the district that their policy is to shred all protocols and data after the assessment has been completed. Nope! Can’t...
What is FAPE?

What is FAPE?

We hear it all the time at IEP meetings, so what exactly is a FAPE? A FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education. The acronym comes for the from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), a federal law that guarantees the right to special...