Carry a Binder Instead of a Big Stick
Guest post from a grandparent advocate who says, “Excellent job again Wrightslaw! There is nothing like the power of getting organized!” Our school district knows that I keep records and Continue Reading →
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Fighting for Marisa: The Legal Battle over Where She Should Go to School
The Virginia Beach school district is once again suing for due process to get Marisa Norman back into public school. “After winning a four-year battle, Navy Capt. Cassidy Norman and Continue Reading →
Help! My son with LD is graduating. Who will write his 504 when he loses his IEP?
Gina-Marie writes – Help! My son with LD and an IEP is graduating from high school and I understand he will lose his IEP. Will he have a 504 now Continue Reading →
Is “Closing the Gap” a Reason for ESY?
I am a special ed teacher. Some parents want their children to receive ESY to close the gap. Closing the gap is not a specified reason in our state Special Continue Reading →
Why “No” May Not Really Mean “No”
As a parent, have you asked the school to help your child only to have the school dismiss or deny your request? What did you do? Most parents seem to Continue Reading →
Can I Ask the School to Adjust My Child’s Grades?
My high school son’s dyslexia is having a negative impact on his grades. This will affect his ability to get into college. The school is failing to provide appropriate remediation Continue Reading →
Food Allergies: Section 504, Written Plans, Allergy Alerts
Food Allergy 101 Get the facts from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) FARE on what food allergies are—and what they aren’t—plus how to recognize the symptoms and seek testing Continue Reading →
My Child’s New Teacher Does NOT Know Him – What Can I Do?
If only the teacher really knew my child… That’s where you, as your child’s “case manager,” jump in. If the teacher does not know your child – then what? You Continue Reading →
Do I Need an Advocate?
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 →
If You Have a Dispute, Litigation is the Last Resort
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 →
