Special Education Law and Advocacy
Laura: I’m from Massachusetts. Are there laws requiring that special education documents be translated for non English speaking families, or is that just a best practice? What about a home Continue Reading →
laura: My twins IEP states each one should get 2 30 min sessions in the class and 2 30 min sessions outside the class-however they combine both of them and Continue Reading →
Kathy: My daughter attends a technical institute for Medical Assistant, she is required to attend a certain amount of hours but due to medical issues was just dismissed from the Continue Reading →
Porsche: I was informed today that I am not required to attended 504 meetings. I was also informed that the school ultimately makes 504 decisions and i have no say Continue Reading →
Marie: We have a student that is ED and was placed in a psychiatric facility at the end of the school year due violent behavior at home. He is now Continue Reading →
Gary: A special education student, labeled emotionally disturbed, with a history of physical violence in and out of school, is attending a small rural district. This district is unable to Continue Reading →
Shannon: I live in New York State and work with families of children with disabilities. I have just learned the school district is requesting parents to get background checks to Continue Reading →
Kate: My 6th grade son has had a 504 plan (ADHD) since 3rd. His std test scores generally show results in average/low average ability. His actual grades are another story Continue Reading →
Stacey: We have a 504 for food allergies that was signed in August. The school has violated it several times. They refuse to comply with two of the accommodations in Continue Reading →
Dounia: How long do I have till I call a meeting to review an IEP I didn’t consent to? I am in VA.
