May 1, 2020
California parents of special education students find ways to cope with unique challenges during school closures
With no routine and limited access to services, students and their families are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
One in 10 students receives special education services, which include using different approaches to learning, offering emotional support and providing medical assistance. Learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dyscalculia (difficulty learning math) represent the largest category of California students in special education – about 45 percent.