Our nation and the world at large are facing an unprecedented public health crisis. With the outbreak of COVID-19, parents …

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INTRODUCTION You’ve probably heard of kids who are homeschooled. But have you wondered how homeschooling works and if it’s right …

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INTRODUCTION Some students with special needs have emotional, communication and social issues in addition to their difficulties with learning. When …

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INTRODUCTION If your child is struggling with problems related to poor behavior, academic difficulties, or substance abuse, you know that …

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Not every child with learning and thinking differences is eligible for special education services. If your child has learning and …

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INTRODUCTION Children may be diagnosed with a disability by a medical provider or by the school district. However, one must …

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California law regarding the use of restraint and seclusion for students was recently updated by an Assembly Bill, which went …

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Familiarizing yourself with terminology used in K-12 education can help make the process of arranging accommodations and services for students …

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Special education law is based on a number of federal anti-discrimination laws meant to protect marginalized groups, such as people …

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Learning disabilities encompass a variety of neurologically-based problems in processing information Dyslexia, “the most common cause of reading, writing, and …

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