by Bonnie Landau | Sep 4, 2018 | 504, Assessments, Autism, IDEA, IEP
I have had many parents become confused as to why their child might qualify for autism in a doctor’s setting, but the school says the child does not qualify for an IEP. Conversely, some students qualify for an IEP under the autism category, but despite repeated...
by Bonnie Landau | Jun 15, 2018 | Advocacy, IDEA, IEP, Infographic, Special Ed Law
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Bonnie Landau is a professional counseling and holistic therapist in Ventura County, California. Her specialities include therapy for autism, therapy for ADHD, and therapy for parenting who have kids with autism or ADHD or other neurodivergence....
by Bonnie Landau | May 29, 2018 | 504, Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, IEP, Special Ed Law
There seems to be a lot of confusion about IEP vs 504 plans. While both are covered within special education, only IEPs (individualized education programs) are covered under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). IDEA is the federal law that governs how...
by Bonnie Landau | May 24, 2018 | 504, Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, IEP
Has your child been denied an IEP or 504? It is so common for schools to say that a child is not eligible for special education because the child has good grades or is too smart. The truth is, this is not a valid excuse for denying special education support. Sec....
by Bonnie Landau | May 6, 2018 | Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, IEP
When providing an IEP, least restrictive environment (LRE) is an important concept for parents to understand. It relates to where they put your child for the daily classroom, and how much structure there is in your child’s educational day. IDEA defines the LRE...
by Bonnie Landau | Dec 31, 2017 | Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, Special Ed Law
Procedural Safeguards, sometimes called Parent Rights, are the laws each state has implemented in order to ensure compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). While the Federal Government establishes laws for special education through the IDEA,...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 24, 2017 | Ask Bonnie, IDEA
Q: I just got an email from my son’s teacher saying he cannot go on the upcoming field trip unless I go with him. The teacher said they do not have somebody who can watch him, and since he often gets overstimulated or upset, he will need me there to keep him...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 17, 2017 | 504, Blog, Classroom Help, IDEA, IEP, Printable, Special Ed Law
Why are the schools so frustrating to work with? I created this eBook to shed some light on why the schools so often seem to resist helping your child. It’s more than just finances. Getting to know the personality of your school district is key to making sure...
