How Much Training is Required for a Classroom Aide?
(Moved from the Community Helpline) The school is proposing to have the majority of our autistic son’s special ed services provided by a classroom aide. They are saying the aide Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Wrightslaw
OCR Complaint & Getting the School to Apologize
(Moved from the Community Helpline) Our district allows all general education students to attend the high school of their choice in the district. But the district refused to allow our Continue Reading →
Do Schools Have Any Legal Obligation to Identify and Test Students?
Several weeks ago, someone who was using the Special Education Law and Advocacy Multimedia training program asked a question about the school’s legal obligation to identify and test students. As Continue Reading →
Four FREE Florida Conferences
Floridians, don’t miss the opportunity to see Pete Wright on August 5, 7, 9 and 12. Four cities! Four free conferences! The conference page is up and running. Register NOW!
Help! My son with LD graduates. Who will write his 504 when he loses his IEP?
Gina-Marie writes – Help! My son with LD and an IEP is graduating from high school and I understand he will lose his IEP. Will he have a 504 now Continue Reading →
How Do I Post a Question or Comment?
Cathy wrote – “Sorry, I have never blogged before, how do I post a question or comment for input?” Don’t be sorry! You are not the only one who asked Continue Reading →
OK VA! It’s time to get on board!
Public Comment Period in Progress on the revision of VA Special Education Regulations. Enter a comment now! I just checked the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Online. I can’t believe that Continue Reading →
Successful Advocacy from a Special Ed Teacher
We often hear success stories from parents. But here’s a good one from a special ed teacher that we wanted to share with you. I am a very busy special Continue Reading →
Failure to Provide FAPE; ALJ Orders Compensatory Ed Directed by Parents (CA)
On March 17, 2008, California Administrative Law Judge Lepkowsky issued an OAH Decision in Student v. Redlands Unified School District [OAH Case No(s). N2006100159 & N2007031009]. The ALJ held that Continue Reading →
Call to Action: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act – Tuesday May 6
Kids rely on their parents, family members, friends, child advocates, to speak on their behalf. We are asking you to step up to the plate on Tuesday, May 6 by Continue Reading →
