From the start of school year L.A. Unified’s independent study program has been beset with teacher and staff shortages and ill-prepared to handle enrollment. But the situation has been particularly alarming for many students with special education needs.
Maya Flores stared at her laptop screen, watching as her teacher guided classmates on how to complete online assignments.
Rena Tafoya with her daughter, Maya Flores, who is entitled to services under her Individualized Education Plan. Tafoya says her daughter is being left behind in an independent study program, which became the only L.A. Unified distance learning program this year. When the state Legislature ended pandemic-forced distance learning — in which students would receive live instruction on Zoom and other online platforms — it required districts to expand independent study as the remote alternative. Districts were also required to provide more live instruction in their independent study programs. Many California districts, including LAUSD, complained they did not have time to prepare for the onslaught of students.
order beyond the seven district students named in the lawsuit to all students with disabilities, said Shannon Haber, a district spokesperson. City of Angels Principal Vince Carbino was not available for an interview, Haber said. Carbino did not respond to requests for comment. “I’ve left messages in different places,” said Evelyn, who is seeking a virtual aide to help him. “Crickets.”
But without specialized support, the 12-year-old struggled. His first report card came back with no grades, just rows of question marks.
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