We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
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 →
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Extended Deadline for Smart Kids Youth Achievement Award
Despite struggling for years with a host of learning disabilities and medical problems, Michael T. Sullivan, age 17, never lost sight of what’s important. As an ardent activist, this two-sport Continue Reading →
First “Wrightslaw All About IEPs” Program in Tampa (Jan 15, 2010)
Wrightslaw All About IEPs is a new program (one day, five hours) by Pete Wright that focuses on the legal requirements for IEPs and how to develop SMART IEPs. This Continue Reading →
“Something is Very Wrong When Our Children Are at Risk in School”
A 14-year old student in a special education classroom in Texas, Cedric lived with a foster family because of a history of neglect, including malnutrition. One day in 2002, his Continue Reading →
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities – Youth Achievement Award
2010 Smart Kids Youth Achievement Award Nominations are open for the seventh annual Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award recognizing the strengths and accomplishments of Continue Reading →
Gathering Evidence to Make Your Case
We just found out our non-verbal 13 year old son with autism spectrum disorder was being locked in a containment room when he failed to comply with his aide’s instructions. Continue Reading →
Can School Attorneys Legally Attend IEP Team Meetings?
Pete and Pam Wright were adjunct professors at William & Mary Law School where they co-taught a Special Education Law class and consulted with the PELE Special Education Advocacy Clinic. Continue Reading →
Athlete Sues for Right to Compete; State Passes Athletics Equity Law
Tatyana McFadden has spinal bifida and uses a wheelchair. She is a Paralympics medalist and world record holder. As a high school freshman, Tatyana sued her school for the right Continue Reading →
College Students with Disabilities – Spend Your Summer in DC!
Each year, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts two Summer Internship Programs for College Students with Disabilities in Washington, DC, providing paid travel to and from DC, Continue Reading →
Finish The Year The Wright Way…Sign Up For A Wrightslaw Conference
Mark your calendars! Join Pete in Oklahoma City, Pat in St. Paul and Wayne in Peoria, IL. FREE – December 3, 2009: Oklahoma City, OK – Special Education Law and Continue Reading →
