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The Law Offices of Bonnie Z Yates provides experienced representation to parents of special needs children.
Our practice is dedicated to special education law including IEP meetings, mediation and settlement, due process hearings, Regional Center Eligibility, informal dispute resolution and IPP meetings.
Our team is composed of attorneys, skilled education professionals and support staff [...]

Graduation Night 2009: Nick’s Story

  
A history teacher named Andy Owens gives the congratulatory speech. He reminds the students that it was Mark Twain who said “I never let my schooling get in the way of my education.”
When Nick was four years old, Mrs. M took me on a tour of the Culver City Unified School District [...]

Bonnie Yates Full Circle Radio Interview – Watch the Video With Dr. Joan Rosenberg and Dr. Erika Holiday

Bonnie Yates Full Circle Radio Interview

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Los Angeles: No Cost Special Education Walk-in Law Clinic for Parents with Special Needs Children – Friday, August 21, 2pm – 7pm

Los Angeles: Special Education Walk-in Law Clinic for parents with special needs children – Thursday, June 18, 3pm – 6pm

EPA Public Hearing Los Angeles: Plan to Cut Toxic Air Pollution from Cement Kilns

From: EarthJustice.org
The EPA is holding public hearings in Los Angeles, Dallas and Washington, D.C., this month to hear from people just like you on their proposal to cut toxic air pollution from cement kilns.
This is a great opportunity to finally tell those in charge that we all deserve to breathe clean air!
Let them know that [...]

Listen to Bonnie Tonight on Full Circle Radio Los Angeles 7:pm 88.5fm

Bonnie is being interviewed by Joan Rosenberg and Erika Holiday on KCSN radio tomorrow, Sunday, June 18th at 7:00pm to discuss current research and autism treatment.

IPP Negotiations

The process of developing a child’s IPP involves parents, service providers and professionals.

Due Process Hearing

A Due Process Hearing is hearing before an administrative law judge to resolve a dispute between the family of a disabled student and the school district.

IEP Meetings

Representation at the earliest stage helps lead to sooner implementation of an appropriate educational program for your child, and establishes a pattern for effective advocacy throughout the your child’s school career.

Divorce and Parental Rights

Divorce for any family is hard, but it can be made more difficult for families of children with special needs.

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