Transition planning is one of the most consequential — and most often underdeveloped — parts of a high school IEP. It’s supposed to map out a real path toward what
If your child with an IEP or 504 Plan is facing a suspension or expulsion serious enough to change their placement, California and federal law require something most parents have
For a child with an intellectual disability, IEP goals are sometimes written — and quietly accepted year after year — in a way that all but guarantees they’ll be “met”
Every summer, families across San Diego County face the same question: does my child’s IEP entitle them to services over the break? For many students with disabilities, the answer is
ADHD is usually addressed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act rather than through an IEP — but that’s not a fixed rule, and many parents are surprised to learn
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
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
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
When collaborative IEP meetings stall and the school district remains firm in a decision that doesn’t serve your child, the legal landscape shifts. In the world of California education law, “Due
