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My special-needs son was the only passenger on his schoolbus when it rear-ended a car; but we weren't notified by the school.
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Yes. You can call an IEP to deal with transportation -- there is no reason for a student to wait on a bus 2.5 hours. Write a letter to the...
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My son's school records concerning his IEP and daily performance were stolen. THe school isn't doing anything.
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Answered on December 06, 2012
School policy regarding an alleged theft really is not at issue. If you gave the school a written request to examine or receive copies of your...
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I tutored a High School student. He signed up for Geometry. The teacher taught TRIG.
The grade was F for 75% of the class.
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Answered on November 29, 2012
His parents should ask to meet with the principal, although if they want, you could go along to the meeting. Bring the course description to the...
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Hello, One of kids from my kid's school posted a death and suicide threat message on Instagram. What should I do?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
Pick up the telephone and call the kid's parents immediately. Show up on their doorstep if you can't reach them by phone. That's what you'd want,...
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I am a high school student and I'm looking at going into law school. What are the paths I should take...?
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Answered on November 27, 2012
Law school has no prerequisites other than a good score on the LSAT (law school entrance exam). You have a lot of book-learning, and that will...
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Son had his wrist broken at school
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Answered on November 21, 2012
Attorneys for the school would advise against apologizing, because it would leave the school open to an admission of liability. Furthermore,...
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My 5 year old son was kicked out of kindergarten ?
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Answered on November 19, 2012
A school district may accept transfer special education students from other districts, if it has room for those students after serving its own...
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My name is Lilian, graduated in general law in Cuba. I live in California and I would like to study Law. What can I do?
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Answered on November 18, 2012
You can study law in California either by attending law school, or by studying with a licensed attorney. Studying with an attorney, however, is...
Misdiagnosed and placed in special education and now my child can not keep up with the class.
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Answered on November 18, 2012
What your child needs is a neuropsychological evaluation, by an independent assessor. If you send the District a written request for an...
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My Son is being terrorized, beaten twice, chased offcampus by kids during school etc. Help? Can I sue?NOTHING has been done!
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Answered on November 15, 2012
Every student has the right to be safe at school -- and arguably, going from school to home. California has anti-bullying laws, although they...
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