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The Negative Effects of Separating Children with Disabilities

Posted on 11/15/2012 by Wrightslaw — 14 Comments ↓

Inclusion:  What does the research say? There is a strong research base to support the education of children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers. Although separate classes, with lower student Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, LRE / Inclusion, Strategies | Tagged Dr. Kathleen Whitbread, IEP and Inclusion Tips, Inclusive education | 14 Comments ↓

San Diego Conference – Early Bird Registration Ends Nov. 14th

Posted on 11/12/2012 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, November 14th for the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in San Diego, CA. Take advantage of the savings and register today! The conference Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, IEPs, Special Education Law, special education training | 2 Comments ↓

AIM to Achieve for Struggling Readers – FREE Webinar

Posted on 11/08/2012 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

Is your child struggling to succeed in grade level academic classes (general education classes)? Are you an advocate or professional who works with a child struggling in general education? Requirements Continue Reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology | Tagged Accessible Instructional Materials, AIM, Assistive Technology | 2 Comments ↓

Did You Know?

Posted on 10/29/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

On this day, October 29th, 1969 the first host-to-host connection over the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) is made when the first message is sent between two computers at Continue Reading →

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A Penny For Your Thoughts?

Posted on 10/22/2012 by Wrightslaw — 8 Comments ↓

Wrightslaw is constantly looking for ways to reach out to our readers. Can you help us out?  What format for information do you use most frequently? How easy is the Continue Reading →

Posted in Wrightslaw Products | Tagged Special Education Law, website | 8 Comments ↓

Fill Up Those Seats!

Posted on 10/15/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Join Pete Wright and the sponsors, Reading & Language Arts Centers in Livonia, MI for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. Conference fee includes Continental Breakfast, boxed lunch, Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, IDEA 2004, Parental Rights, Special Ed Law, special education training | Leave a reply

Do You Have Any Plans for Thursday, November 8th?

Posted on 10/08/2012 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

If not… join Pete Wright, Esq. and the sponsors, Reading & Language Arts Centers (RLAC) in Livonia, MI (just outside of Detroit) for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Special Education Law, special education training | 2 Comments ↓

Can the School Deny Special Ed Services Because of Absences?

Posted on 10/04/2012 by Wrightslaw — 34 Comments ↓

I was told that if a child has excessive absenteeism, he cannot receive special education services.  The school is not allowed to evaluate a child who has not had adequate Continue Reading →

Posted in Child Find | Tagged Absenteeism, Child Find, Eligibility, Evaluations, IDEA Child Find Mandate | 34 Comments ↓

October 18th is Just Around the Corner!

Posted on 10/01/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

With a new year of school comes a new year of questions. Answer some of those questions by joining Pete Wright and the sponsors, Parent’s Place of Maryland for this Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, IEPs, Parental Rights, Special Education Law, special education training | Leave a reply

Back to School Sale – Get 25% OFF Wrightslaw Products

Posted on 09/27/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Take advantage of our 25% OFF Back to School SALE and order Wrightslaw Books and CD’s today. https://www.wrightslaw.com/store/index.html Get clear and concise answers to your special education questions. Wrightslaw publications Continue Reading →

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