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...]
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...]
5 Ways to Be A Good Advocate
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...]