Welcome to the fourth, and final, installment of our “Spring Into IEP Season” series! While May flowers are expected, in our grand finale let’s go over how your family can prepare for the unexpected curveballs you may see in your Spring IEP meeting.
It’s fair to expect that everyone is busy during IEP season. That being…
Welcome to the third installment of our “Spring Into IEP Season” series! In our third part, we will be sharing some of the most common responses you may hear from your chronically short‑staffed IEP team during the chaotic and overwhelming time that is The Notorious Spring IEP Season.
Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter,…
Welcome to the second installment of our "Spring Into IEP Season" series! In our second part, we will be asking you the hard-hitting questions to prepare you for your Spring IEP. Yes, we are already clearing a shelf for our imminent Peabody.
The start of Spring always means one thing: Spring Cleaning! When you imagine Spring…
"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." This well-known quote from 1789, by Founding Father Benjamin Franklin has stood the test of time. The modern day, 2026 version? Two Things Are Certain in Spring: IEPs and Taxes (yes, taxes are still due by April 15th – that’s a…
The Autism Society of Los Angeles has announced that registration is now open for the ASLA April Summit! Through the QR codes on the flyers, or through the links provided below, register for the upcoming events and trainings offered through ELARC and SCLARC. The registration for the Self‑Determination Program transition course, is available in both…
If you and your family have been affected by the recent SoCal fires, help is available for your children who are qualified regional center clients. Regional centers are here to support you during this challenging time, and your case worker can provide the immediate assistance you need. If you haven’t already been contacted by your…
At A2Z, our commitment to supporting families and children with special needs remains steadfast, especially during times of disaster or crisis. We are fully operational and ready to serve our valued clients, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need.  We understand the unique challenges that families face when managing their children’s special…
Cornerstone solutions
Are you a student preparing for college, or a parent who could use insight into educational evaluations? Cornerstone Educational Solutions is hosting two free webinars in October that can help students and families of all ages.   Unlocking Success: Navigating the Testing Process for University Accommodations will be held on October 7th and…
Aceing Autism
Aceing Autism is a non-profit organization committed to
helping children with autism grow through tennis. Originally founded in Boston
in 2008, the organization has expanded to serve over 3,000 children across 27
different states. Its founders, Richard Spurling and Dr. Shafali Jeste,
recognized the ways in which children with autism benefit from fitness and
positive social connections…
Letters from various districts and SELPAs are being generated which are generic, meaning not specifically addressed to each Parent, with the intent of misleading Parents into believing that the District is not responsible for providing the services that are listed in their child’s IEP.
The law has NOT changed and Districts are still required to meet…
Once again this year members of A2Z participated as instructors in the Student Rights Initiative (SRI) at the 19th Annual COPAA Conference in Dallas, Texas. The students that participated in SRI learned about their rights under the law, how to participate and advocate for their needs at an IEP and how to lead a student-directed IEP meeting.
Students heard from…