Special Education Law and Advocacy
Problem: All too often, the child’s doctor or therapist will nod sympathetically when the parent describes the difficulties encountered attempting to get the child the support he or she needs Continue Reading →
As a parent, you negotiate with the school for services. To be a successful negotiator, you must understand the system and how it works. You need a good game plan! Continue Reading →
I am an Intervention teacher in a catholic school. As a catholic school, we are not obligated to do a 504 plan. Where can I get templates to write our Continue Reading →
My Child Needs PE. May I request that the school put at least 10 minutes a day of physical activity for my child on his IEP? If your child has Continue Reading →
Looking for information on Wrightslaw.com? Watch the video “Wrightslaw Provides Answers to Your Questions.” You’ll find the video at the top of our main Wrightslaw page. Pete created a five Continue Reading →
We hope you enjoyed our Self-Study Summer Advocacy Series. Download your Certificate If you did not have a chance to finish, you can still review and catch up. Advocacy Program Continue Reading →
Step #1: New parent advocates need to plan and prepare, learn information, and develop strategies. Step #2: New parent advocates need opportunities to practice advocacy skills. Offer to go to Continue Reading →
Step #1: New parent advocates need to plan and prepare, learn information, and develop strategies. Step #2: New parent advocates need opportunities to practice advocacy skills. Offer to go to Continue Reading →
In our self-study series for new advocates, we’ve posted about what you need to learn and what skills you need to acquire. Last week we posted 10 tips for good Continue Reading →
When you attend meetings with school personnel, you will meet staff who will tell you what to do and how to solve your problems (AKA Know-it-Alls). They view themselves as Continue Reading →
