HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL

As students get ready to head back to school there are things parents can do to get ready for the transition.

Know Your IEP.

A student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) should be up-to-date and appropriate for the student. An IEP should contain present levels of academic achievement, measureable goals, and list appropriate accommodations. Reviewing the IEP will help identify if there are any missing elements or allow for evaluation on whether it needs to be updated. You can also follow up with the school to make sure that the necessary services have been scheduled.

Write A Back to School Letter to the Teacher.

It is important to establish communication with your student’s teacher early. A back to school letter introducing your student is a great way to share facts about your student. You can highlight your student’s strengths and alert their teacher of the challenges you anticipate your child will face.  It is also important to let them know if any strategies which have worked in the past. It is important to key in on a couple main points. If your letter is too long it may not be read.

 

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Author: Kristin Springer Attorney at law

I am an attorney who practices civil rights and education law in the Bay Area. I was admitted into practice in November 2000. In addition to my license to practice law, I am a trained mediator who has completed over 40 hours of training and participated in numerous mediations. In August 2016, after taking five years off to homeschool my children, I made the decision to focus my practice on the civil and educational rights of students in the State of California. Having a child who had an individual education plan until he graduated, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to advocate for your child to receive an appropriate education.  I represent students with disabilities in disputes with their school district about what is an appropriate education. My work includes claims under the IDEA, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and California Law. I have experience in handling disciplinary matters, Title IX investigations, and civil harassment/TRO hearings. If you would like to contact me, feel free to call my office at 925-551-1041.

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