Special Education Law and Advocacy
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 →
“I’m a special education teacher. At a recent meeting, our sped director told us that ‘parents are not a part of the IEP Team.’ The director said we must have Continue Reading →
During IEP season the stakes are high. Parents and teachers alike go into those meetings full of emotions and ideas. Sometimes I am surprised that what is unsaid seems just Continue Reading →
Raising a special needs child can be overwhelming. If you are not careful, special education can consume your life. Many parents drive themselves until they are exhausted and burned out. Continue Reading →
Do you and the school disagree over your child’s IEP? School’s assessment not complete? Proposed IEP goals not appropriate? Effective reading program not available at your school? Other concerns? If Continue Reading →
Problem: All too often, the child’s doctor or therapist will nod sympathetically when the parent describes the difficulties encountered attempting to get the child the support he or she needs Continue Reading →
Can I tape record the IEP meeting without telling the CSE committee? Is it legal? Without regard to any particular state or federal law, except for law enforcement personnel, in Continue Reading →
When you attend meetings with school personnel, you will meet staff who will tell you what to do and how to solve your problems (AKA Know-it-Alls). They view themselves as Continue Reading →
My sixth grade son, 12, is diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. His current IEP does not include ADHD, only another disability. He has difficulty finishing his homework. The school takes away Continue Reading →
Parent Rights & Responsibilities in the IEP Process Identifying Problems, Clarifying Issues Assignment #1: Write a Parent Agenda Directions: Type your Parent Agenda in the message box below – then Continue Reading →
