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Every special education due process decision in California is issued by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) and, with names and identifying details redacted, becomes part of the public record.
Dyslexia is one of the most common — and most commonly under-identified — disabilities in California schools. It falls under the IDEA category of Specific Learning Disability (SLD), but getting
Parents who receive an autism diagnosis for their child often assume an IEP will follow automatically. Legally, it’s more specific than that — and understanding the actual eligibility standard helps
Most articles about special education in San Diego County focus on the largest districts — San Diego Unified, Poway, Sweetwater. But families in Julian Union, Borrego Springs Unified, Mountain Empire
Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is the largest kindergarten-through-sixth-grade district in California, serving tens of thousands of young students. That scale can mean strong specialized programs — but it
Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) serves middle and high school students across National City, Chula Vista, Bonita, and the South Bay. Because it’s a secondary-only district, many students arrive
If you suspect your child in Poway Unified School District (PUSD) needs special education support, the process starts with a written assessment request — not a conversation at pickup or
For many parents in San Diego County, the hardest part isn’t getting the Individualized Education Program (IEP)—it’s making sure the school actually follows it. You may have spent months in meetings with
For many families a school district, the IEP process begins with a district-led assessment. You might notice your child struggling with reading, exhibiting signs of Autism spectrum disorder, or needing ADHD accommodations,
As a parent in San Diego County, watching your child struggle in the classroom is heartbreaking. You know they are capable, but something is standing in the way of their success—whether
