Special Education During the COVID-19 Crisis

• Feb 15 2021 CDC School Reopening Recommendations
  • February 15, 2021

  Evidence gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has shown that schools that have followed strict procedures for lessening the risk of COVID-19 have been able to safely re-open and remain open. This document gives detailed information regarding the CDC recommendations for schools to reopen.

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• Jul 13 2020 Los Angeles Schools Will Not Reopen Campuses to Start the School Year
  • July 13, 2020

  In a video address, Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that Los Angeles Unified School District will start the school year on August 18, 2020 in an online-only mode. Citing the rising COVID-19 infection rate in Los Angeles County, he said “there’s a public health imperative to keep schools from becoming a petri dish.” At LAist, Kyle… Continue reading Los Angeles Schools Will Not Reopen Campuses to Start the School Year

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• May 21 2020 Los Angeles County Office of Education Reopening Guidelines
  • May 21, 2020

  Update: Los Angeles County Office of Education released their framework for the 2020-2021 school year. The disruption to education has been felt across our region and the country. Parents, students, and educators all want to return to normal. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Office of Education issued an update on their work to develop a… Continue reading Los Angeles County Office of Education Reopening Guidelines

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• Apr 13 2020 Special Education Guidance from CA
  • April 13, 2020

  Special education students face unique challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. From questions about individualized education programs (IEPs) to specialized services, families are grasping for answers. The team at NAVLAW continues to be here to support the community by keeping you informed. In guidance updated by the California Department of Education, the state addresses some of… Continue reading Special Education Guidance from CA

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• Apr 12 2020 Service Log Template
  • April 12, 2020

  We have advised our client community to keep track of the type of special education and services your children receive during the time schools are closed.  One of our clients developed a template (in Microsoft Word) for doing so and has given us permission to share with you.  We believe you will find it useful… Continue reading Service Log Template

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• Apr 11 2020 Resources for Coping at Home
  • April 11, 2020

  Actum, a Clinical and Behavioral Services agency under the direction of the well known autism expert, Dr. Mitchell Taubman, has posted on its website two important documents related to providing supports and interventions at home for students with autism during this time of social isolation. They provide guidance and support suggestions that we believe parents… Continue reading Resources for Coping at Home

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• Apr 10 2020 THE RIGHTS OF OUR CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
  • April 10, 2020

  NAVLAW is striving to keep you informed about the needs of students with disabilities during this unprecedented time. This is one of our periodic updates. (What we know as of April 8, 2020) The Rights of Students to Special Education and Related Services During the Time of School Building Closures Due to COVID-19 Lockdown If… Continue reading THE RIGHTS OF OUR CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

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