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10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burnout – Spring 2011

Posted on 06/16/2011 by Wrightslaw — 3 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Humor | Tagged Advocacy, Advocate burnout | 3 Comments ↓

Why Parents Should Get an Independent Evaluation

Posted on 06/13/2011 by Wrightslaw — 17 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Independent Evaluations | Tagged IEE, Law and Advocacy Training, Parent advocacy, School Culture | 17 Comments ↓

Meeting Your Child’s Communication Needs – AT

Posted on 06/09/2011 by Wrightslaw — 5 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Autism, Independent Evaluations | Tagged Assistive Technology, communication needs, IPad, non-verbal children, Special Factors | 5 Comments ↓

Get New eBooks! Win a Kindle in Creative Ideas Contest

Posted on 06/02/2011 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

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 →

Posted in Wrightslaw Products | Tagged digital editions Wrightslaw publications, eBooks, eReaders, Kindle | 1 Comment ↓

Teaching My “Unteachable” Daughter How to Read

Posted on 05/26/2011 by Wrightslaw — 6 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Reading, Success Stories | Tagged Reading, Teaching Reading, Waiting to fail | 6 Comments ↓

The Education Directory for Military Children with Special Needs

Posted on 05/19/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Military Families | Tagged Military Families, Office of Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs | Leave a reply

Thinking Back & Looking Ahead… and a Thank You

Posted on 05/05/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in General Info | Tagged 9/11, Sara Murphy Wright | Leave a reply

Action Alert! May 4 Call-In Day IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Posted on 05/02/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Political Action | Tagged Call-In Day May 4, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act | Leave a reply

Get in Gear and Sign Up for a Wrightslaw Conference Today!

Posted on 04/28/2011 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

Join Pete Wright, Esq., in Cincinnati, OH on May 7, Atlanta, GA on May 12 and Arlington, VA on May 19. Wayne Steedman, Esq., will be presenting in Roanoke, VA. Continue Reading →

Posted in General Info | Tagged Conference, Parent advocacy, Special Education Law, special education training | 1 Comment ↓

Parents & Kids: Rise and Shine

Posted on 04/21/2011 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

What can you do before your children walk out the door to help them feel they can conquer anything? Use these simple, no-nonsense pointers  to make a few simple changes Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Strategies | Tagged family, laughter, Parent Tips, Positive Attitudes | 1 Comment ↓

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