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Walk-In Registration Available for this West Coast Wrightslaw Conference – Destination…San Diego

07/15/13
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Waited until the last minute to register? Walk-In Registration is available for you. The University of San Diego Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice is the setting for this Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference. Join Pete Wright, Esq. and sponsors, the Dyslexia Training Institute for this special event specific to dyslexia. Registration […]

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Space Available – Two Trainings…Two West Coast Cities

07/08/13
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Date: July 11, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Location: Portland, OR. Speaker: Pete Wright, Esq. Date: July 19, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Location: San Diego, CA Speaker: Pete Wright, Esq.   Parents, attorneys and advocates will learn: Special education law, rights and responsibilities Tests & Measurements […]

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The School Insists We Medicate My Daughter!

06/27/13
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My daughter has ADHD. She sometimes “acts out” but is not a behavior problem.  At the IEP meeting, the Assistant Principal demanded that we put her on meds. He gave us a deadline date. If we did not comply, he would call 911 for any “acting out.” Is this legal? The Individuals with Disabilities Education […]

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So You Want to Be An Advocate?

06/06/13
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I am searching for guidelines for special ed advocates. Are there legal requirements for becoming an advocate? There is no formal process and currently no national certification for advocates. Try to attend a Wrightslaw program – great training and networking with other advocates who can give you advice. You will find the schedule of Wrightslaw […]

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Wrightslaw Heading to Happy Valley, OR

05/20/13
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Be sure to register soon! Seats are filling up fast. Happy Valley sounds like a great location for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training! Pete Wright, Esq. and sponsors Kikaua, LLC welcome you to join them on July 11, 2013 for this special one-day event. Registration includes morning refreshments, box lunch or salad, […]

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2013 Top Ten Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out

05/16/13
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Subtitle: Why you may need a trip to a COPAA conference to relax. 1.    You thought the OSEP’s MOU on NCLB’s AYP came from CDC and was about another STD. 2.    You are were actually able to follow #1. 3.    You asked the Advocate Committee to research OCR guidance on the impact of the Albuquerque’s 5000 ft […]

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Seats Available! – Wrightslaw Conference in St. Louis, Missouri

05/06/13
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MPACT is sponsoring this One-Day Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in St. Louis, MO. The May 14, 2013 conference will take place at the JCPenny Conference Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. Registration fee includes three books, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: […]

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Great Location for a Wrightslaw Conference!

04/22/13
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Come by plane, train or automobile. The Double Tree by Hilton Baltimore-BWI Airport Hotel is the location of this May 2nd Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy conference. Join Pete Wright, Esq. and sponsors Center for Children for this special one-day event. Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care […]

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Carrying a Binder Instead of a Big Stick

03/28/13
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Guest post from a grandparent advocate who says, “Excellent job again Wrightslaw! There is nothing like the power of getting organized!” Our school district knows that I keep records and am well-documented when advocating on behalf of my grandchild. The district’s ombudsman listens to me and treats me with respect. When I provided proper documentation […]

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Wrightslaw Training Coming to Lansing, MI on April 25, 2013

03/25/13
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Join Pete Wright and the Autism Society of Michigan at the Best Western Plus Lansing Hotel on April 25, 2013 for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. Registration includes Continental Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and three Wrightslaw books. Register online or download and share the printable registration form today! Don’t delay… registration deadline is […]

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