In California, 1:1 aide support is available through the IEP process. Here’s how that process works.
In California, 1:1 aide support is provided through the IEP process and must be based on your child’s specific needs, not the district’s budget or staffing.
Access Navigator helps you understand what triggers that evaluation, what documentation strengthens your case, and what to ask for at the meeting.
How we’ll build your case for the meeting
Access Navigator helps you understand how 1:1 aide requests work within the IEP framework, what triggers the conversation, what documentation the school looks at, and what your options are if the district pushes back. It also helps you think about whether your child might qualify for other supports at the same time, like behavioral intervention plans or safety accommodations.
If you have your child’s current IEP, you can upload it during the conversation. The tool will help you understand what supports are already in place and what might be missing.
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