The Wrightslaw Way

Did you know the peak color for fall leaves in Connecticut is estimated to be between October 5th and November 13th? So…check out this Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in Wilton, Connecticut on October 17, 2013. This one-day special education law and advocacy program will focus on: special education law, rights and responsibilities […]

Things I have learned through the years that have helped me get a program to meet my children’s needs. 1.  Knowledge is power. I learned as much as I could about the law.  I used the internet, library and support groups.  There is a wealth of support groups online. Find one right for you. Use […]

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 […]

Early Bird Registration Ends on March 1, 2013. Don’t miss out on this event! Location, Location…  Join Pete Wright and Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs (EPICS) on March 20, 2013 for this Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino  in Santa Fe, NM. This […]

Setting high expectations and a strong work ethic is really important for the success of our students with special educational needs. Ann Marie understood the importance of keeping the standard highs. Ann Marie has 3 children with special needs.  Two children have dyslexia and one was born with Spina Bifida.  “My late husband and I […]

My Great Kid offers a special “thank you” to all of their friends (and ours) with a special “Help My Kid Giveaway” in honor of Autism Awareness Month (and oddly enough Stress Awareness Month – coincidence that these two are both in the same month?). Every Friday throughout the month of April (9th, 16th, 23rd, […]

We have a child who excels above her classmates and should be a grade/grade & a half above her peers.  The school is refusing to adjust her challenges. She is doing work she already knows how to do, finishes before others, aces all her tests. She is 7 and reads at a 10 year old […]

Can a parent request that the school use exactly the same tests when evaluating a student for his triennial IEP?  We want the same tests conducted to compare progress. No, there is no requirement or regulation that a school use the same tests. If a parent requests this, it’s very unlikely that a school would […]

My 6 year old grandson has ASD, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, & Hypermobility Syndrome. He is prone to fractures and in danger of re-fracturing the same bone over & over. He was physically restrained at school and received numerous bruises. The principal said he was restrained for rocking back & forth in a chair. My understanding […]

Want to become an advocate or fine tune your advocacy skills? It’s never too late to catch up on Summer School for Advocates at http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/summer.school.advocates.htm When you complete the 5 part series, you’ll find your certificate here. Need A Pocket Manual for Advocates? Get a free download…