Author: Brittany Long

Worried about statewide district budget deficits and unknown federal cuts? In this podcast episode, hear our conversation with education attorney Dina Kaplan, who answers questions about school during a year when the stakes seem higher than ever. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Regional Center is an incredible resource that can help fill the gaps IEP services don’t always cover. That said, navigating it can feel tricky — especially when you enter Self-Determination Program (SDP) territory — and there’s definitely a learning curve (which most parents would say is absolutely worth it!). Every Regional Center is a little different, ...

In a recent survey, we heard that 54% percent of parents didn’t know if their child was eligible for California’s new alternative pathway to a diploma, and 52% of parents hadn’t discussed high school graduation options with their IEP teams. We wanted to address some common questions about high school graduation options, the alternative pathway ...

If you’ve ever felt lost trying to figure out services, insurance, or school supports for your child — you’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kelley Coleman, a fellow parent, author, and advocate who’s spent over a decade navigating public benefits, insurance, and education for her child with multiple disabilities. Kelley shares ...

The countdown to Halloween is on! Everywhere you look, pumpkins and decorations are popping up — but for families raising kids with disabilities, it can feel like a lot to navigate. Flashing lights, unfamiliar crowds, tricky social interactions, and food restrictions can make a night that’s supposed to be fun feel overwhelming. Many parents find ...

Dr. Caitlin Solone, education advocate, teacher educator, and faculty at UCLA, offers suggestions for crafting inclusive IEP goals for your child, including how to make sure your child isn't removed from the general education classroom for "goal work," how your goals can support more inclusive opportunities for your child in special education, the red flags ...

Related services like assistive technology, therapies, parent training, nursing services, vision services, 1:1 aide support, and more help students meet their IEP goals, make progress in the general education curriculum, and participate in school activities alongside peers with and without disabilities. But they often come with a lot of questions: how do we know which ...

“I just love IEP assessments!” said no parent ever. While thoughtful, strengths-based assessments are essential for building an IEP that truly reflects your child’s strengths, goals, and needs, the process can feel overwhelming: your child is evaluated by someone who may not fully understand how they think and learn, then you’re handed pages of reports …

As parents, we know the transition to a new school year can be overwhelming as you help your child prepare for so many changes. We get it because we’ve been there, and we know what would have made our parenting journey easier! Together with parents, professionals, special education experts, and engineers, we’ve built an all-in-one ...

If your child has Medi-Cal coverage, you may have received a letter or email from Medi-Cal about reinstating asset limits in California. Here’s what you need to know: Starting January 1, 2026, the Medi-Cal renewal process will include providing information income and assets to make sure all recipients are under the limit of $130,000. You …