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 … [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 … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Make The Holiday Season Educational
10 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Educational This holiday season try some of these ways to make Christmas fun & educational. Finding fun ways to incorporate learning can go a long way! Your kids will be so happy to help they won’t even realize they are building their math, writing, & reading skills. 1. Write place cards -This will help your child work on his/her handwriting skills 2. Write a letter to Santa -Let them write it on their own. If they have … [Read more...]
6 Tips to start your IEP right!
6 Tips to Start Your IEP Right! When starting a new process or a new chapter in life we often try to prepare as best as we can. Whether it be that your child is new to the IEP process or this Fall marks the beginning of a new school year, you might be wondering what you can do to make this smoother and get your child onto the right path from day 1! Here are a few tips to help you get started! Review the IEP Make sure you are reading every page included in your child’s … [Read more...]
Welcome Back!
Welcome!!! Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! Summer is over and it is time to return to the classroom. The beginning of a new school year can be a very exciting yet a very worrisome time for parents. You might be wondering what could be done different this year to help your child become even more successful. If you feel your child could benefit from special education services or feel their IEP does not address their needs entirely now is the time to act. A new school year is a new … [Read more...]