Special Education Law and Advocacy
Today is the day! Thursday, January 21st, tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860) introduced last month by Representatives Continue Reading →
The Board of Directors of our public schools is being urged to adopt a plan that would segregate all elementary school children with physical disabilities into one of the district’s Continue Reading →
Does having an IEP guarantee my son will not fail? The answer to this particular question is No. An IEP does not guarantee that a child will not fail.
Christine asks – “Are there any Wrightslaw Conferences scheduled in upcoming months for any Southern States?” Emails and questions just like yours “When are you coming to my city?” trigger Continue Reading →
We have a child who excels above her classmates and should be a grade/grade & a half above her peers. The school is refusing to adjust her challenges. She is Continue Reading →
A Wisconsin school district has decided to use federal stimulus dollars to construct “seclusion areas” in its schools. The decision is opposed by those working to end such practices for Continue Reading →
On this new year’s day 2010, Michael Yon honors our service men and women in his photo essay about the 1-17th Infantry, 5/2 SBCT. Read Into Thine Hand I Commit Continue Reading →
…by signing up for a Wrightslaw conference today. Coming first to Florida on January 15th. All About IEPs – Register now! Next up is Louisiana, Illinois, California, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Continue Reading →
Check out the bedside table of a parent of a child with a disability and chances are you’ll see it stacked high with books about that child’s issue. Great Schools Continue Reading →
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
