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Special Education
May 9, 2016

Avoiding controversy, California declines to clarify vaccination law and special ed

At issue is whether special ed students need to comply with the new vaccination law.

Jane Meredith Adams
April 19, 2016

Outdoor programs play supporting role for state's new science standards

Students learn science with binoculars and a note pad.

Michael Collier
April 18, 2016

Report: State not tracking mental health services for special ed students

School districts are supposed to spend $400 million a year on those services.

Jane Meredith Adams
March 14, 2016

California moves to bring special education students 'into the fold' of mainstream education

The state seeks to include students with disabilities in funding for high-needs students.

Jane Meredith Adams
February 18, 2016

Ability to opt out uncertain in lawsuit requiring student data release

The judge is allowing parent objections, but it's unclear if those will block the release of data.

Theresa Harrington
January 15, 2016

Advocates demand state end improper use of force on special ed students

The letter was sent after a 9-year-old was slapped by a teacher's aide.

Jane Meredith Adams
January 7, 2016

Video of alleged abuse prompts state investigation of special education school

The state investigates allegations of abuse at Antioch special education school.

Jane Meredith Adams
January 6, 2016

Some districts exempt students in special ed from vaccination law

The new vaccination law lacks clarity about whether special education students must be immunized.

Jane Meredith Adams
December 13, 2015

California approves tougher teacher training standards to help mainstreaming

Teacher preparation programs will have new curriculum by 2017-18, the state says.

Jane Meredith Adams
October 25, 2015

California students with dyslexia gain ground with new law

Schools will be required to assess struggling readers specifically for dyslexia.

Jane Meredith Adams
September 23, 2015

Orange County says special ed students must comply with vaccination law

Some parents believed those students would be exempt.

Jane Meredith Adams
September 21, 2015

One in 6 school districts gives up on Medi-Cal outreach reimbursements

The Medi-Cal reimbursement program brings millions in federal funds to schools.

Jane Meredith Adams
August 27, 2015

Controversial psychologist found working at special ed schools

The state suspends certification for two Tobinworld schools.

Jane Meredith Adams
June 3, 2015

California's requested waiver from providing test scores denied

State is told to provide scores for students with severe cognitive disabilities.

Laurie Udesky
May 19, 2015

Contra Costa County to end isolation of special ed students in juvenile hall

The changes are part of a legal settlement in a class-action lawsuit.

Jane Meredith Adams