Special Education Law and Advocacy
Christy: My son who is currently Homeschooled due to the school sticking him in a restrictive in-school detention room for two weeks without informing me, offered Occupational Therapy last year Continue Reading →
Melissa: I am a “seasoned” special education teacher looking to retire in a few years. I am also the mother of a child with autism. My dream job is to Continue Reading →
Ann: Is a student protected from disabilities not on an IEP, but are currently under assessment? Background: New student to me late last school year, absent much paperwork. Many placements Continue Reading →
Jodi: Can 504 plans write accommodations that state “at teachers’ discretion”?
Paulette: have a nephew that has autism and behaviors, school in fla. school keeps calling to have him picked up after a hour or two. says they can not handle Continue Reading →
Louise: My son was just diagnosed with dyslexia. He is in 4th grade. The school is using a program called Corrective Reading which is based on Direct Instruction curriculum. The Continue Reading →
Roberta: How do I force the school to teach my son to read? Reading goals have been in his IEP since 2nd grade, he is now in 8th and is Continue Reading →
My son is in 10th grade now he has been in self contained classes since 5th grade last year in 9th grade I placed him in a charter school this Continue Reading →
Alma: My daughter is in HS and is suffering from a mild TBI, post concussion syndrome. She does have a 504, there arent any specific accommodations and the school had Continue Reading →
Liz: My son’s early childhood program has just issued a new policy that parents are not allowed in the classroom. Parents must now wait outside for an aid to take Continue Reading →
