Why Schools Usually Say “No!”
My son is going to middle school. Same district, new school, just blocks apart. His 1:1 (same para for 3 years) has been the best thing that has come into Continue Reading →
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College Accommodations: What are My Child’s Rights?
Where can I find out my daughter’s rights to accommodations in college? We asked for testing to be done out of the classroom in a quiet location. All of her Continue Reading →
We Need a Transition Plan with “Hands-On” Experience
It’s now second semester of my son’s junior year and no attention has ever been paid to a Transition plan. The school has no vocational training, internships, or apprentice programs Continue Reading →
2013 Smart Kids with LD -Youth Achievement Award
There is still time to apply! Smart Kids with LD – Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning Continue Reading →
Where Can I Find a Sample IEP Form?
Are there forms or examples available for 504 Plans and IEP’s? How do I get them? To provide guidance about how to implement IDEA 2004, the Education Department publishes topics Continue Reading →
Did “Ancient Greeks Suffer from Sensory Integration Disorder”?
Have you ever devoted any thought to the origins of disabilities? No, you haven’t, and neither have I. That’s why I am writing this important article without having done any Continue Reading →
IEP Team Member Apology: A Template for “Not Knowing It All – After All”
Have you just committed a real faux pas but find yourself at a loss for words to apologize? Perhaps you are a celebrity who needs to apologize for disability-related comment… Continue Reading →
‘Smartpen’ Pilot Program Helps Students with Disabilities
We often get questions about the legality of using a recording device or pen in class. Parents ask this question when schools tell them “recording devices violate the confidentiality” of Continue Reading →
Sale Extended to Midnight, December 11 – A Special Christmas Sale
Due to an overwhelming response, the sale has been extended to Midnight, December 11. Order Today! Not only 25% Off Wrightslaw Books, CD-Roms, Totes… FREE Shipping on orders $50 or Continue Reading →
Giving Kids with LD & ADHD an Equal Opportunity to Learn
What is Universal Design for Learning? “Universal design calls for planning for the needs of the broadest possible range of users. Within an educational framework, universal design refers to a Continue Reading →
