LEARNING LOSS California parents, are you aware that your school district, according to SB 98, is receiving extra funding to support pupil achievement and mitigate learning loss due to COVID-19 school closures? How do we prove learning loss? Here are some suggestions for California school children with special needs: Keep Track of Missed Service Times It is now required that remote learning hours/schedules and services are included in your child’s IEP. Keep track of missed service times … [Read more...]
Long-Distance Learning & IEPs
As we navigate the ever-changing requirements and guidelines of this new school year, we wanted to send out an update on the most recent CDE guidance and recommendations for how to proceed with your child’s IEP.On July 15, the California Department of Education released the 2020 Budget Act and Special Education guidance, which outlines the requirements for Local Education Agencies (LEA) (District’s) concerning the 2020-21 School Year. This amends section 56345 of the California Education Code, … [Read more...]
Facts & Benefits of Early Intervention
Hello Families, In the Special Education field and at CASEadvocates we are big proponents for early intervention. Early intervention is the intervention given to children from 0-3 years old. These services are called Part C services under IDEA and depending on your state can be the responsibility of agencies other than your local district. Although we are aware that a lot of our kiddo’s special needs are not caught until they reach the school systems. If you believe your child has a … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]