Can the School be Forced to Evaluate a Child?
What can you do if a school team refuses to evaluate a child? What can you do if the school team insists that an evaluation will not provide relevant information Continue Reading →
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Is There a Legal Definition of Self Contained Classroom?
I am a special education teacher. I have some concerns and questions about how students are receiving the mandated special ed services. 1. Is there a legal definition of self-contained Continue Reading →
Moving This Summer? Tips for Selecting the Right School
If you plan to move or change schools, you need to get reliable information about the schools you are considering. These websites will help: Great Schools at http://www.greatschools.org/ Great Schools Continue Reading →
2009 Reports: Seclusions and Restraints
2009 Reports released on Seclusions and Restraints May 2009 – GAO Report: Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers What Continue Reading →
Please Share Your Experiences: Parents of Children with IEPs
How many times have you wanted to let someone know of your experiences with the IEP process? Here is your chance to be heard. A special education master’s student at Continue Reading →
Parent Involvement in Placement Decisions
My child attends school ‘out of district’ because our district had no program for a multiple needs-high needs student. He has one year left of school (age 20). Now the Continue Reading →
Teacher Credentials: Can I Request Them Without Insulting a Teacher?
I’m concerned about the level of experience the special ed teacher has with implementing my child’s reading program. She is in the 4th grade and will start the Reading Mastery/REACH Continue Reading →
Learning to Live with Autism: Lessons Learned
On Sunday, millions of mothers spent the day “making memories” with cards and gifts, works of art homemade by little hands. Do you find it hard to throw these treasures Continue Reading →
10 Tips for Ending the School Year
Did your child have a great school year? Did your child make progress this year? Will your child make a major transition next year? Here are some great tips for Continue Reading →
The Best Kept Secret in Special Education
Most college special education masters programs do not include comprehensive instruction in reading for dyslexics. Yet, dyslexics or children with reading disorders make up 70-80% of the special education students. Continue Reading →
