Special Education Law and Advocacy
Bright & Beautiful Learning Center of Greenwood, SC used the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy WebEx Training (6.5 hrs) – on CD-Rom to earn CEU (continuing education units). Learn Continue Reading →
My son had a substitute teacher for four weeks. She didn’t know what accommodations he required in class. She said she never saw his IEP. Shouldn’t a substitute have access Continue Reading →
My daughter has pulmonary hypertension. Her cardiologist’s orders say no physical activity – “must be excused from PE.” The principal informed me that she would HAVE to participate in PE. Continue Reading →
Waited until the last minute to register? Walk-In Registration is available for you. The University of San Diego Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice is the setting for this Continue Reading →
10 Ways You Can Tell it is an IEP meeting in Texas……… (where sped is considered contact sport). 1. At the annual IEP meeting, both the advocate and special ed Continue Reading →
Date: July 11, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Location: Portland, OR. Speaker: Pete Wright, Esq. Date: July 19, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Continue Reading →
The school said, “I am not sure if you are aware, outside professionals are not considered a part of the IEP team. Your doctor really cannot participate. Parents use professionals Continue Reading →
My daughter has ADHD. She sometimes “acts out” but is not a behavior problem. At the IEP meeting, the Assistant Principal demanded that we put her on meds. He gave Continue Reading →
Playing catch-up this summer? Use the time for summer learning and reading opportunities. Add these free resources to your reading list. From Wrightslaw: A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention Continue Reading →
I am searching for guidelines for special ed advocates. Are there legal requirements for becoming an advocate? There is no formal process and currently no national certification for advocates. Try Continue Reading →
