The Wrightslaw Way

If you have attended a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy program or Boot Camp, you know we talk about conflict and other obstacles to effective advocacy. We ask a series of questions. 1. How many of you believe parents and school personnel should be able to work together on behalf of the child, without […]

We are about to go into mediation and have concerns and questions about the process. Q: Can parents tape record the meeting? If the district will have an attorney present at mediation, can one be appointed for the parent, at no charge? Mediation is a problem solving process that is confidential. Success depends on both […]

In our training programs, we tell parents, “Unless you are prepared to remove your child from public school forever, you need to view your relationship with the school as a marriage without the possibility of divorce.” As a parent, it’s important to understand that you will be negotiating for special education services with the school […]