W&M Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy
The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy August 9-12, 2011 Apply Now! This is a four day training program hosted by the W&M School of Law and Continue Reading →
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Early Bird Registration Ends June 30, 2011-Sign Up Today!
Don’t miss out on the savings! Sign up for the July 29-30, 2011 Lincoln, NE Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp today. This conference is sponsored by the Down Continue Reading →
10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burnout – Spring 2011
One of our favorite Texas advocates comes through again with a “Top 10” for the 2011 semester. As the end of the semester rolls around, there are certain signs, one Continue Reading →
Why Parents Should Get an Independent Evaluation
Last week we told parents to find an expert to evaluate your child and make strong recommendations about your child’s communication needs. We also said… If you, a parent says, Continue Reading →
Meeting Your Child’s Communication Needs – AT
Assistive Technology does not have any devices that are suitable for my non verbal autistic 4 year old son in the EC program. I have videotaped him using an iPad. Continue Reading →
Get New eBooks! Win a Kindle in Creative Ideas Contest
New eBooks available for the Kindle, Nook, iPad, Sony, and other eReaders. Wrightslaw eBooks are selling at a 35% discount from the print editions. From Emotions to Advocacy All About Continue Reading →
Teaching My “Unteachable” Daughter How to Read
After reading your article, “Waiting to Fail” Instead of Teaching a Child How to Read, I had to write to add a “hooray” to your article! When my daughter was Continue Reading →
The Education Directory for Military Children with Special Needs
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs announces the new Educational Directory for Children with Special Needs. The Directory provides useful, practical Continue Reading →
Thinking Back & Looking Ahead… and a Thank You
From the Front Lines After 9/11 by Sara Murphy https://www.wrightslaw.com/blogs/2001/sara.firstdays.htm On Tuesday morning as I drove to work, I was listening to NPR. I heard the reporter interrupt the newscast Continue Reading →
Action Alert! May 4 Call-In Day IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
On Wednesday, May 4 2011, please contact your Senators and Representative and ask them to cosponsor the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act (S.613 AND H.R. 1208). This bill will allow parents Continue Reading →
