Category Archives: Special Education Law
What is Due Process in Special Education?
In many situations involving disputes between you and your child’s school regarding their special education needs, talking through the issues is enough to get an agreeable result. However, sometimes simply talking it out is not enough to get the results you need, and when this is the case you need to understand your due… Read More »
Understanding IEP Laws and Regulations
IEP definition: An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal/educational document that must be developed at public schools for each child who requires special education services. Students with special needs have important legal rights. Under a federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), every child who is eligible to receive… Read More »
Understanding California’s Special Education Laws
Special education encompasses many different specialized services provided for students with disabilities. Specifically, disabilities can include dyslexia, speech impairment, chronic health problems, and autism. About 10% of California students receive some form of special education, which makes learning possible. Read on to better understand special education law in California, and speak to a CA… Read More »
Special Education Lawyer Monterey County
If you believe that your child may have a disability, make sure that you can have them assessed by your school district with no charges. Please don’t be afraid to identify your child’s disability that he/she may have. Children with disabilities For children with disabilities there are federal and state laws in place that… Read More »
Special Education Law Practice News: Scott Allen and Mary Peitso Give Workshop on the IEP Process
On November 14, 2015, attorney Scott Allen and special education advocate Mary Peitso teamed up to provide a workshop on the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process. The workshop was part of the Third South Valley Education Conference (Conferencia Educativa Del Sur Del Condado) organized by PANESC Grupo de Apoyo. The conference was held at… Read More »
