Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Old Issue
Court to Revisit Tuition Reimbursement Issue in Forest Grove School District v. T. A. (08-305) On January 16, 2009, the Supreme Court added a special education case to their docket Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Wrightslaw
Op-Ed: Audacity of Hope for Poor, Minority and Disabled Schoolchildren
As we wait for the new administration to take office, we ask, “What changes are needed to ‘close the gap’ between children who are traditionally left behind – poor kids, Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss This Kick-Off! Earlybird Registration Extended!
For all of you who were in DC or glued to your TVs yesterday and forgot to register for the Williamsburg conference, the answer to your question is Yes. You Continue Reading →
Transitional Programs on College Campuses or in the Community
My daughter, 19, has Down syndrome. The district wants to keep her in high school. I do not feel it is appropriate. I have signed her up at a community Continue Reading →
How Can I Know if My Child’s Teacher is Highly Qualified?
Do I have a right to know the qualifications of my child’s teachers? If the answer is “yes,” how long does the school have to provide me with this information? Continue Reading →
Age 19 Rules: Fair Play or Discrimination?
My daughter is hearing impaired and was retained because of her disability. She played basketball in middle school until age 15 when the athletic association notified her that she was Continue Reading →
Help! I Need Some Support at the IEP Meeting
Are you anxious about attending your IEP meeting? Would you like someone to attend with you who can help you get quality services for your child. Don’t know where to Continue Reading →
IEP FAQs: Can We Write our Parapro’s Name in the IEP?
We want to have Cate as a paraprofessional because she has done a great job with our son. The administration wants to change her for someone who has a bad Continue Reading →
Start the Year Off Wright … Learn Advocacy Skills at a Wrightslaw Program
As the parent of a child with special educational needs, you represent your child’s interests. When you know how to advocate on your child’s behalf, you increase the odds that Continue Reading →
Termination Just Before Transition: Is this Best?
I have a son in the 11th grade who has had an IEP since the 6th grade for ADD. He is currently doing well in a modified class. His Intervention Continue Reading →
