Can IEP Teams Say "No" To Special Education Services Based on Money Woes? No, No and No!

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Oftentimes parents attend an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, and although their child needs additional services to meet his or her goals, can be denied needed services...

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School Expulsion Hearings: Parents Have The Right To Request Witnesses Be Subpoenaed

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995School expulsions seem to be everywhere now.  Expulsion hearings are very important, and parents need to know their rights.  One of these rights is the right to request...

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High School Sports Team Exclusion Reversed- A Great Client Testimonial About The Law Office of Michelle Ball

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995I owe a great debt of gratitude to all my clients who have trusted and supported the Law Office of Michelle Ball since 1995.  As a student attorney, going against schools and...

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Sexual Battery As A Basis For Expulsion, Suspension, Or Other School Discipline

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995I often speak with parents who are shocked and dismayed that their child has been alleged to have committed a sexual battery.  This word and allegation seem to be thrown around...

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What is the Definition of Special Education in California?

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Thousands of parents have their children in special education, but do not have any idea what "special education" really is.  In fact their special education definitions can vary...

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The First Things To Do When Your Child Is Suspended From School (And Even Before!)

By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995Parents are not usually prepared for a school suspension, which can come as a shock, and completely disrupt the day, week, or month (if it is extended prior to an expulsion).  As...

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