Entries by Michael Boll
What Is an IEP?
Overview An IEP, is an individualized education plan. It is regularly found in public school systems as well as some private schools. The IEP is a written document and serves an education plan for students with exceptional (special) needs and is reviewed at least once a year. It sets goals and expectations for your child’s […]
What Does a Special Education Advocate Do?
Overview A special education advocate is an individual who works on your behalf to help you secure services for your child. Some advocates work for free, while others charge a fee for services. They have varying degrees of experience and many have a child themselves with special needs. An advocate is much less expensive than […]
Should There Be Cameras in Special Education Classrooms?
While classrooms across the nation are supposed to be safe places of learning for all children, the reality is that this expectation doesn’t always mirror reality. But when the students on the receiving end of unfair or even inhumane treatment are special needs children, some of whom might be nonverbal and unable to tell their […]
What Is the Best Legal Plan for my Special Needs Child?
When your child approaches adulthood and is set to go out into the world on his or her own, parents understandably worry about their wellbeing. Did they do a good job preparing them? Does their child have the necessary skills to support itself financially? These concerns are even more crucial when the adult child has […]
How Parents Can Help Their Special Needs Child Study
Parents always want their children to be able to achieve success in their academics. Parents of children with special needs might find that traditional ways of studying or learning might not be the best approach for their children. Sometimes trying to incorporate different methods of learning, such as kinesthetic activities or music, to your child’s […]
Spotlight on Special Education in Corona: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Corona is nestled at the base of the mountainous and beautiful Cleveland National Forest in Riverside County, California. Some 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles, this much smaller community still has much to offer students, parents and teachers of special needs children. Educational Resources for Special Needs Students and Families The Corona-Norco Unified School District […]
Spotlight on Special Education in La Jolla: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents
La Jolla is a beautiful neighborhood just north of San Diego with seven miles of magnificent, curving coastline dotted with gorgeous beaches. Although it maintains a separate zip code and status as a city, it is still a part of the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) where many other valuable resources for special education […]
Spotlight on Special Education in Chula Vista: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Chula Vista, California, is one of the largest cities in the San Diego area. While the city has many resources for special education teachers, parents and students, residents can also look to nearby San Diego, about ten miles northwest of Chula Vista, for relevant organizations and agencies. In addition to public education districts and offices, […]
Spotlight on Special Education in Bakersfield: Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Bakersfield, California, is a city found almost exactly between Fresno and Los Angeles; each are about 100 miles from Bakersfield (Fresno to the north, Los Angeles to the south). Though too far from these cities to take advantage of their special education resources, parents, teachers and students seeking special education support and information can find […]