Why Schools Usually Say “No!”
My son is going to middle school. Same district, new school, just blocks apart. His 1:1 (same para for 3 years) has been the best thing that has come into Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Advocacy
Giving Kids with LD & ADHD an Equal Opportunity to Learn
What is Universal Design for Learning? “Universal design calls for planning for the needs of the broadest possible range of users. Within an educational framework, universal design refers to a Continue Reading →
No Progress. School Says “No Change is Good”?
I’m a sped teacher with a child who has an IEP. The IEP team agreed that my child’s progress in Math will be measured with the KeyMath test. When the Continue Reading →
POLL: How Organized is Your Child’s Special Education File?
Nina’s summer project last year… I organized all the documents I have into a chronological file as you suggest in From Emotions to Advocacy. It took months and is in Continue Reading →
Transition: From Special Ed Teacher to Special Ed Advocate
I am a certified special education teacher K-12. I will be retiring in two years and would like to become a special education advocate. What is the first step? You Continue Reading →
Anthony True Trains Other Students with Dyslexia to Self-Advocate
Meet a dedicated Youth Ambassador for dyslexia awareness – Anthony True. Pete met Anthony and heard his impressive presentation in April 2012 at the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Continue Reading →
Rules of Engagement
Recently, I saw a t-shirt with these rules of engagement. If you are the parent of a child with a disability, these rules will be helpful in your journey from Continue Reading →
VA Parents: The Family as Warriors, Heroes, and Collaborators
Family Advocacy Institute Workshop on February 18, 2012 at Hampton University. Learn more about your child’s rights and how to navigate the systems (including IEP tools). This workshop is for Continue Reading →
Who Doesn’t Love Data?
What does the “achievement gap” look like from state to state? Want the data on “highly qualified teachers” in your state? How are students with disabilities doing on state tests Continue Reading →
New! Parent Resources: Reports & Regulations
Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies (2011) from the Office of Safe and Healthy Students (formerly OSDFS) This report reviews states’ bullying laws and model bullying policies and school Continue Reading →
