Special Education Law and Advocacy
Did you know Virginia currently has no laws or regulations about when and how children can be restrained or secluded in public schools? There are no regulations restricting restraint and Continue Reading →
Don’t miss our 2014 Back to School Sale! 25% OFF all products in the Wrightslaw Store Wrightslaw Books, Training CD’s, and Advocacy Supplies Sale Ends Midnight, Thursday, September 25, 2014. Continue Reading →
I read an IEP guide that says you can request a copy of the student’s file. I have never heard of that before. Can I request a copy of the Continue Reading →
I read in a parent magazine that parents can request a copy of your child’s file or education record. I didn’t know that. Can I request a copy of my Continue Reading →
It’s that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in Continue Reading →
At Wrightslaw, how can we tell that school has started? Questions from parents (and teachers) are pouring in each day. I have a question about…who has to attend IEP meetings? Continue Reading →
A thank you goes out to sponsor Advocate by Faith, for bringing Wrightslaw to Wilton, CT for the second year! On Thursday, October 23, 2014, Wrightslaw presents a one-day special Continue Reading →
What can the www.yellowpagesforkids.com site do for you? Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for Continue Reading →
My daughter’s IEP goals were based simply on what her teacher observed. She ignored our suggestions and says she doesn’t believe the issues we have at home are a problem Continue Reading →
“Federal civil rights officials have found that two Prince William County public schools for students with emotional disabilities frequently restrained, secluded and removed children from classrooms in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach Continue Reading →
