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Pete and Pam are in Germany this week expanding opportunities for advocacy.
While they're away, we just wanted to help you catch up on what's happening.
From the beginning, our mission has been to educate parents, advocates, and educators with information about special education lawand advocacy.
With 7 million children in special education programs, there are millions of parents -and the professionals who work with them - negotiating for services for children.
Educating millions? Sounds like moving mountains. Such is the Wrightslaw story.
In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate we'll bring you up to date.
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| Learning Disabilities Podcast |
The LD Podcast is a free weekly podcast/internet radio show about learning and learning disabilities.
Host Whitney Hoffman is an attorney and mother of two boys with learning differences. Her website and podcasts focus on parenting children who are struggling in school.
Whitney tells Pete, “You’ve had quite a run...”
From being “mis”- labeled as mentally retarded - all the way to the Supreme Court where he successfully argued Shannon Carter’s case.
This week's Podcast #66 was a discussion of Pam's analysis of the September 11 pro-child decision in Jamie S. v Milwaukee Public Schools. Also featured is the Child Find Mandate: What Does It Mean to You? |
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| Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities |
Pete and Pam were in Stamford, CT again this year as Pete served as Master of Ceremonies for the Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities Awards.
Pete & Pam Wright Redux is Sheryl Knapp's interview with them. You'll find it in the September 2007 newsletter issue from Smart Kids.
This was the second interview in a two part series.
The first interview, On the Record About Special Education, was done last year when Pete and Pam were in Stamford to receive the Smart Kids for LD Community Service Award. |
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| The Kojo Show |
Pete goes live on NPR.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU 88.5 FM, based in Washington DC, interviewed Pete for a daily radio talk show in May. The broadcast focused on the recent United States Supreme Court decision, Winkelman v Parma City School District, that parents may proceed in court unrepresented by counsel.
Listen as Pete discusses what the decision means for students, parents and school districts. |
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| The Wright Way |
Always looking for ways to connect with parents.
"The Wright Way" column debuted in Spectrum magazine in July. Pete and Pam share advocacy tips and techniques for your Document Management System. This issue focused on an essential part of your "game plan" - getting organized. Read The File: Do It Right!
In the Back To School issue, "The Wright Way" focused on the meaning of FAPE, What is a free appropriate public education? Don't miss the Four Rules for Parents in the September issue.
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| WebEx Training Series Available |
In September, Wrightslaw released the new Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Series of recorded multi-media training programs.
Training Programs are available in two formats: Download or CD-ROM. They can also be purchased in combination with the required textbooks.
These programs were designed to help you become a more effective advocate for children with disabilities and are available 24/7 - wherever you live, whenever you want.
Eliminate distractions and schedule your study periods at times that meet your needs. Work at your own pace.
The first program in the series is a 6.5 hour CEU approved program on Special Education Law and Advocacy.
These programs are great for Staff Training or for Parent Training, Study and Support Groups. Check the discounts available for bulk orders of the CD-ROM.
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