Special Education Law and Advocacy
“When a local school board member met with President Barack Obama [last] week, he pressed for the federal government to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. Continue Reading →
I laughed so hard this made me cry, or did I cry so hard it made me laugh? Do your IEP meetings give you a headache and make you cry? Continue Reading →
One month, four states, five Wrightslaw conferences! Join Pete Wright, Esq., in Baton Rouge, LA on March 3, Eureka, CA on March 17, Monterey, CA on March 24 and Norfolk, Continue Reading →
My child attends private school and demonstrates focus problems, tics, and some hyperactivity. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD by a physician who recommended a psychoeducational evaluation. The public school Continue Reading →
The issue of insurance covering ABA therapy for children with autism is a big issue for families in many states and for military families moving from state to state. Although Continue Reading →
Space is still available for the upcoming Wrightslaw conference in Waldorf, MD. This location is just outside of Washington, DC. Listen to Pete discuss two recent rulings from Maryland’s U.S. Continue Reading →
Why? Why am I writing to the school? What am I trying to accomplish? What? What do I want? What are my goals? When you write letters to the school, Continue Reading →
The Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the Virginia Dental Association Foundation, is sponsoring free children’s dental clinic days at the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Licensed area dentists wanting to Continue Reading →
I am a parent and special education teacher. I am interested in Special Ed law. Are there law schools that allow you to specialize in this field? I’m really anxious Continue Reading →
Nominations are open for the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. It Continue Reading →
