California Guides
California IEP & 504 Advocacy Playbook
Coming SoonUnited States-Wide Guides
These apply to all homeschoolers in United States:
United States Special Ed Assessment Decoder
Coming SoonUnited States Post-Secondary Transition Roadmap
Coming SoonUnited States Special Ed Parent Rights Compass
Coming SoonArticles for California Homeschoolers
Alternatives to Hiring a Special Education Attorney in California
Special education attorneys charge $300-$500/hour in California. Here are 5 alternatives that handle most IEP disputes without legal fees.
Best IEP Guide for California's Part C to Part B Transition (Regional Center to School District)
When your child turns 3, services shift from Regional Center to the school district. Here's the best resource to prevent therapy gaps during Californi…
Best IEP Resource for Parents in LAUSD, SFUSD, and Large California Districts
Large California districts have systemic IEP compliance problems. Here's the best resource for parents navigating special education in LAUSD, SFUSD, S…
Etsy IEP Planner vs California IEP Advocacy Toolkit: Which One Actually Helps?
Generic IEP planners organize paperwork. California-specific advocacy toolkits enforce rights. Here's which one you need and why the difference matter…
How to Track IEP Service Delivery in California Without Hiring an Advocate
California districts use SEIS to track therapy minutes internally. Here's how to request delivery logs, calculate missed services, and file for compen…
Due Process Hearing: How California Special Education Disputes Actually Get Resolved
How due process hearings work in California special education, what OAH does, how mediation compares, and what it costs to fight for your child's righ…
What Is an IEP? A California Parent's Plain-Language Guide
What is an IEP, how the California IEP process works, and what your rights are at every step. No jargon — just what you need to know.
Parent Rights in Special Education: What California Law Actually Guarantees You
A plain-language guide to parent rights in California special education — procedural safeguards, classroom observation, IEP meeting rights, and how to…
IEP Progress Monitoring: What California Districts Are Required to Report
What IEP progress monitoring looks like in California, how often you should receive reports, and what to do when the data shows your child isn't makin…
504 Plan vs IEP: Which One Does Your Child Actually Need?
504 plan vs IEP — what's the real difference, which qualifies your child, and what California parents need to know before the meeting.