Special Education Summer (or Anytime) Checklist- Get Your Special Education Ducks in a Row

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Summer often can be a very different time for parents as school year woes fade away.  However, despite the new schedule, with kids at home, summer vacations, and other activities,...

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Where Do You File an Expulsion Appeal and What Are The Time Limits for Filing?

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995If a student goes through a school expulsion hearing in California and are unsatisfied with the results (e.g. they lose and are expelled), they must act quickly to appeal the expulsion...

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College Free Speech on Campus Case- Yu V. University of La Verne

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995This week, the California Court of Appeals, Second District, issued a decision in the matter of Yu v. University of La Verne.  This case, involving a private college and law...

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Special Education Agencies With Acronyms Parents Should Remember - OAH, CDE, OCR, OSEP, Area Boards

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995There are so many special education resources for parents, I thought I would briefly explain just a few and provide links for parent use.1)  OAH- Office of Administrative Hearings:...

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Can A Parent Withdraw a Student or Move Away To Avoid A Pending School Expulsion Hearing?

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995As a California expulsion lawyer, I frequently meet with parents regarding pending school expulsions.  One of the questions which often comes up is whether, if the parent...

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