Can Parents Demand a Member of the IEP Team be Excluded?

The Guidance Counselor ignored our parental consent form and conducted tests on our daughter against our written instructions, even though she signed the form acknowledging our wishes and concerns. Our Continue Reading →

Identifying and Meeting a Child’s Language Needs

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“We adopted our son from another country three years ago. He is now nine years old, in the 3rd grade. He did not speak English when he arrived in this Continue Reading →

Crip Camp – A Disability Revolution Premieres on Netflix

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** New York Times Critics Pick** “No matter how fondly you recall your time at sleepaway camp, chances are your experiences weren’t as formative as the ones recounted in “Crip Continue Reading →

Summer’s Over – and our ESY Services Never Happened!

ESY services are different from summer school, summer remedial classes, and summer enrichment programs. Be prepared – this problem is not unusual! Don’t let “never happened” impact your child’s ESY. Continue Reading →

Not Satisfied When the School Removes Information from the IEP? Voice your Concern!

How do I write a letter to voice my concerns about my child’s IEP? The school removed all information concerning reading and language from the IEP. How do I let Continue Reading →

Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Parents who have Limited English Proficiency

Providing information in the parent’s language usually falls under the category of “Parent Participation.” Links to Policy Documents 1.  Ensuring English Learner Students Can Participate Meaningfully and Equally in Educational Continue Reading →