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When to Contact A Special Education Attorney (Hint: Before the Boiling Point)

January 6, 2017by Law Office of Janina Botchis Leave a comment

It is always upsetting to be retained after a child has endured years of stagnation due to an undetected learning disability or attention deficit disorder. Many times I will be […]

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Independent Education Evaluations: Getting A “Second Opinion”

November 21, 2013by Law Office of Janina Botchis 8 Comments

My son was recently evaluated for special education services by the school district. I disagree with the district’s findings but don’t have the means to finance an independent evaluation. I […]

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Discipline and Students with Special Needs: Procedural Safeguards For Your Child

September 24, 2013by Law Office of Janina Botchis Leave a comment

The cellphone rings and you immediately recognize the number of your son’s school. Your stomach drops. You know that you have to take the call. You rush to the school […]

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School Discipline

Willful Defiance Reconsidered As Reason For Suspensions and Expulsions: AB 2242 Reborn As AB 420

August 13, 2013by Law Office of Janina Botchis Leave a comment

A bill aimed at limiting the use of willful defiance as a reason for suspension and expulsion of students in the California public school system, is winding its way through […]

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Legislation

Your Child’s Right to Remain In His Placement Under The “Stay Put” Provision

May 22, 2013by Law Office of Janina Botchis Leave a comment

I just attended my son’s IEP and the school district wants to change his placement for next year. I don’t agree with the changes and want my child to continue […]

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IDEA FAQs

Top Ten Tips: IEP Preparation and Meeting

January 18, 2013by Law Office of Janina Botchis 2 Comments

 TOP TEN TIPS: IEP While this list is meant to be helpful it is not meant to be exclusive. I publish this in the hope that parents will recognize the […]

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IEP

“What’s A Wechsler?”: Understanding Your Child’s Proposed Assessment Plan

December 19, 2012by Law Office of Janina Botchis 4 Comments

“What’s A ‘Wechsler’?”: Understanding Your Child’s Proposed Assessment Plan I recently requested that my child be evaluated for special education services. The school district sent me a one-page form with […]

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Understanding Evaluations

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Recent Posts

  • When to Contact A Special Education Attorney (Hint: Before the Boiling Point)
  • Independent Education Evaluations: Getting A “Second Opinion”
  • Discipline and Students with Special Needs: Procedural Safeguards For Your Child
  • Willful Defiance Reconsidered As Reason For Suspensions and Expulsions: AB 2242 Reborn As AB 420
  • Your Child’s Right to Remain In His Placement Under The “Stay Put” Provision
  • Top Ten Tips: IEP Preparation and Meeting
  • “What’s A Wechsler?”: Understanding Your Child’s Proposed Assessment Plan
  • The IDEA Guarantee of Prior Written Notice: When the Only Response You Receive Is “NO”
  • Beginning the Process: Writing the Assessment Request Letter
  • Does the School District have a duty to evaluate children for special education?

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