Whether you are a professional special education advocate/consultant or a parent advocating for your child, these 5 tips from California Special Education Advocacy Group are sure to help you do so appropriately. 1.Understand the child’s disability & their needs Each child and each disability has its own needs. If you are unfamiliar with the particular disability at hand, do some research. Get to know a bit about the difficulties associated with the particular disability & some of the … [Read more...]
Top 8 Timelines For Special Ed Parents in California
Part of the embarking on the Special Education journey is learning your rights as a parent. Some of the most frequently asked questions at California Special Education Advocacy Group revolve around the number of days districts have to respond or develop certain areas of an IEP. We have listed below the top 8 timelines you should know as a parent in California. Remember, put all your requests in writing and include the dates 1.Propose an Assessment Plan The district has 15 days from the initial … [Read more...]
People Required to Attend Your Child’s IEP Meeting
Your child’s IEP team is made up of a group of individuals who contribute a different aspect of the Special Ed community. Each person brings something valuable and different to your team. There are at least 6 categories of people who must be included in your child’s IEP team, unless you waive their mandatory attendance. 1.One or both parents. In case a parent cannot attend a representative selected by the parent or both can attend in their place. Make sure to put it in writing that you give … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Request Special Ed Services
If you are reading this you suspect your child could benefit from special education services. Maybe you read our learning disabilities signs and symptoms or maybe it is something you picked up on your own. Either way, great job for seeking out help! Let us help you with this first process. 1.Write a Request Write a letter to your child’s school principal or directly to the special education director of your district. We have included a free sample here. If you wish to write it on your include … [Read more...]
Top 3 Things to Look for On Your IEP Meeting Notice
A meeting notice is one of the first IEP documents you will receive. It is very important that you double check your notice to make sure everything that needs to be there is! Here are our top 3 things to look for: 1.The Date Make sure as a parent you are able to attend the meeting. It is very important that either you or another parent or guardian is able to attend the meeting. Without you the meeting cannot take place. If you cannot attend the meeting date offered let your child’s case … [Read more...]