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“I am a teacher in — and I know that IEPs are not being followed…What do I do? I have already talked to people in the school system. I want Continue Reading →
My daughter is a 5th grader, reading at the 2nd grade level. The school has finally agreed to test her for services, but said we had to sign some kind Continue Reading →
Are you remembering the frustrations, disappointments, and mistakes made during the previous school year? Missteps getting you down? Everyone makes mistakes. parents independent experts advocates evaluators school districts But, the Continue Reading →
We requested that our son be put in an inclusion classroom at his home school. The school denied our request. We don’t have an attorney. What can we do? Should Continue Reading →
Isabel: Is Fry v. Napoleon Comm. School District is this a federal or state case?
We cleaned house! All changes to our our email list for the Special Ed Advocate Newsletter have been completed. *** Caution! *** Next week, if you can no longer find Continue Reading →
We hear many stories about struggling special ed students and their parents’ attempts to advocate for them. We’re always happy to hear the success stories and the amusing stories that Continue Reading →
Good advocates practice, practice, practice effective advocacy strategies! From Michigan Advocate Heather Eckner – Effective advocates, who are seasoned in using tactics and strategies at IEP meetings, know what to Continue Reading →
Having Fun – Building Skills – Making Friends You know the importance of summer learning. If your summer plans are not already in place, it’s time to figure out how Continue Reading →
Building an effective parent-school relationship works both ways. Navigating the confusing world of special education and the IEP process is difficult and stressful. Positive collaboration by all players is in Continue Reading →