On Monday President Barack Obama announced that US high school graduation rates were the highest on record. Graduation rates for the 2014 – 2015 school year reached 83.2%. California’s graduation rate for 2014 – 2015 was 82%. The US high school graduation rate for students with disabilities is 64.6%. While the rate has gone up there is still a disparity among different groups of students.
Obama applauded the gains, he also reminded everyone that there is still work that needs to be done so everyone can succeed.
Schools and parents should work together to make sure students with disabilities are supported in a way that promotes growth in learning and, ultimately, makes graduation possible.
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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