The Special Education Process can be daunting and intimidating. This class attempts to break it down into manageable chunks. This course provides a basic understanding of special education rights and services available in California and reviews basic advocacy strategies to help students and parents get the support and assistance they need. This class also teaches attendees how to make appropriate requests for special education assistance, IEP assessments and Due Process hearings.

Class covers:

    IEP and 504 Plan Requirements
    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
    Reasonable Accommodations
    IEP process
    Timelines for requesting IEPs and Assessments
    Rights under the IDEA and due process rights
    Discipline in schools
    Free and Appropriate Education
    Bullying