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OAH Case Summaries
Gain valuable insights from real-world cases to ensure compliance and support students better.
Parents on Behalf of Student v. Tustin Unified School District
October 30, 2026
The district prevailed on all 13 issues, including that it was not required to have an interim IEP in place at the start of the school year, did not predetermine placement, and conducted compliant assessments, so the parents were not entitled to independent educational evaluations at public expense.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. Union School District
October 30, 2026
The district prevailed on all claims, as it met its child find and assessment obligations, appropriately determined the student ineligible for special education, and did not deny the parent meaningful participation in the IEP process.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. Los Angeles Unified School District
October 27, 2026
The district prevailed on three of four issues, but was ordered to provide 144 hours of specialized academic instruction and 18 hours of speech and language services for failing to hold an IEP team meeting and make an offer of FAPE before the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Requests for tuition reimbursement, an independent evaluation, tutoring, and lost income were denied.
Parent on Behalf of Student v. Ontario-Montclair School District
October 1, 2026
The district prevailed on all claims, as the challenge to the October 2023 IEP was barred by the two-year statute of limitations and the March 2024 amendment IEP offered appropriate goals, services, and placement, with no failure to assess for auditory processing.
SPED Management Case Studies
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California Early Literacy Screening – New Requirements for K–2
Supporting Students at Risk of Reading Difficulties
September 26, 2025
The California Department of Education now requires LEAs to screen K–2 students for risk of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, starting in the 2025–26 school year. The screenings aim to ensure early identification and evidence-based support without being used for high-stakes decisions.
Special Education Finance and Program Quality
Balancing limited funding with student needs through data-driven, adaptive service models.
July 22, 2025
Discover how one district used staffing innovation, smart outsourcing, and real-time data tools to manage special education costs—while improving service quality and maintaining compliance.
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