Law and Rights
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995
Many parents are pressured to medicate their children who may exhibit symptoms of depression, so they can allegedly do "better" at school or in life. Here is a video which parents should watch before they ever pursue antidepressants for their kids based on their school functioning or otherwise. Know the side effects before proceeding with any medication.
- What Happens When Your Child Is Put Up For Expulsion From School?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 What happens when your child is put up for expulsion? What is the process? What happens at the expulsion hearing? Who handles expulsion appeals? Check out my video...
- How Do You Get Your Kids School Records Released?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 School records created by a high school, elementary school, private school, or school district, can loom as an unknown for many parents. One way to debunk the mystery is to...
- If Your Child Is Questioned At School, Don't Allow Them To Provide A Statement Lest They Be Expelled
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Schools may question students to investigate bullying at school, ask about fights a student has seen, or inquire about something the student may have done at school. However,...
- A Great Due Process Hearing Reference For California Special Education Parents
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Parents of special education students who may have a dispute over services or placement for their kids must be aware of their right to file a request for a Due Process hearing, which...
- Bullying- Some Good Weekend Reading
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Bullying is certainly a hot topic in the school setting and can be very destructive if not addressed. As such, parents and students may be interested in reading the below letter...
Law and Rights
Suicide and Antidepressants- the Candace Downing Story
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995
Many parents are pressured to medicate their children who may exhibit symptoms of depression, so they can allegedly do "better" at school or in life. Here is a video which parents should watch before they ever pursue antidepressants for their kids based on their school functioning or otherwise. Know the side effects before proceeding with any medication.
Best,
Michelle Ball
Education Law Attorney
LAW OFFICE OF MICHELLE BALL
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-444-9064
Fax: 916-444-1209
Website: http://www.edlaw4students.com/
Education Law Attorney
LAW OFFICE OF MICHELLE BALL
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-444-9064
Fax: 916-444-1209
Website: http://www.edlaw4students.com/
Blog: http://edlaw4students.blogspot.com/
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- What Happens When Your Child Is Put Up For Expulsion From School?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 What happens when your child is put up for expulsion? What is the process? What happens at the expulsion hearing? Who handles expulsion appeals? Check out my video...
- How Do You Get Your Kids School Records Released?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 School records created by a high school, elementary school, private school, or school district, can loom as an unknown for many parents. One way to debunk the mystery is to...
- If Your Child Is Questioned At School, Don't Allow Them To Provide A Statement Lest They Be Expelled
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Schools may question students to investigate bullying at school, ask about fights a student has seen, or inquire about something the student may have done at school. However,...
- A Great Due Process Hearing Reference For California Special Education Parents
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Parents of special education students who may have a dispute over services or placement for their kids must be aware of their right to file a request for a Due Process hearing, which...
- Bullying- Some Good Weekend Reading
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Bullying is certainly a hot topic in the school setting and can be very destructive if not addressed. As such, parents and students may be interested in reading the below letter...