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Don’t Miss Out! Register For The Waldorf, MD Wrightslaw Conference Today

Posted on 01/28/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in General Info | Tagged Conference, special education training | Leave a reply

Tips: 12 Rules for Writing Great Letters

Posted on 01/27/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Letters, Strategies | Tagged Documentation, Letter writing, Tips | Leave a reply

Free Dental Clinics (VA)—Children with Special Healthcare Needs

Posted on 01/24/2011 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

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 →

Posted in Health & Medical Issues | Tagged Dental Care, Free Dental Clinic VA, Special Healthcare Needs | 1 Comment ↓

How to Succeed In Law School

Posted on 01/20/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, College & Continuing Education, Law School | Tagged Children's advocacy clinics, Law School, Special Education Law, William and Mary Law School | Leave a reply

2011 Smart Kids with LD Youth Achievement Award

Posted on 01/17/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in Success Stories | Tagged Smart Kids with LD, Youth Achievement Award | Leave a reply

Sign Up Today! – Wrightslaw Conference Just Outside of Washington, DC

Posted on 01/07/2011 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Join Pete Wright for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy training at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf, MD. The Center for Children, Inc. is sponsoring this Continue Reading →

Posted in General Info | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, Special Education Law, special education training | Leave a reply

First I Read the Facts, then I Got MAD

Posted on 12/30/2010 by Wrightslaw — 3 Comments ↓

Success Story: How We Got an Appropriate Education and Avoided Due Process I wanted to let you know about the difference you are making in the lives of children with Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Due Process, Parent Rights & Responsibilities | Tagged Bell Curve, due process, FAPE, success story, Test Scores, Wrightslaw training | 3 Comments ↓

One Person is a Fruitcake, 50 People are a Powerful Organization!

Posted on 12/27/2010 by Wrightslaw — 14 Comments ↓

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King Millions of children attend under performing schools. Millions of parents struggle to get Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged Parent advocacy | 14 Comments ↓

If You Have Questions about Your Child’s Reading – Ask…

Posted on 12/23/2010 by Wrightslaw — 3 Comments ↓

If you have a child who is  receiving “special education” reading instruction, you need information to participate in writing an appropriate IEP. This information could also help when you work Continue Reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged fluency, Reading Comprehension, Reading improvement, Spelling, Writing | 3 Comments ↓

Developing a Plan for ADHD – Start with a Good Diagnostic Workup

Posted on 12/09/2010 by Wrightslaw — 6 Comments ↓

My grandson has ADHD. He is  in therapy and taking medication.  He will be going into second grade and the school wants to segregate him into a Behavior Modification class Continue Reading →

Posted in ADD/ADHD, Independent Evaluations | Tagged ADD, ADHD, Behavior Problems | 6 Comments ↓

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