Individualized Instruction is Not One-Size-Fits All
As a teacher, how can I advocate for a third grade student who receives resource support services, but failed to make any progress in reading or math this year? Her Continue Reading →
Category Archives: FAPE
When Teachers Won’t Provide Accommodations in the IEP
My child has language-based learning disabilities and fine motor problems that make it impossible for him to produce legible written work. His IEP includes accommodations to help with these problems. Continue Reading →
Is a Child with ADD/ADHD Entitled to Special Ed Services Under IDEA? A 504 Plan Under Section 504?
For parents, teachers, related services providers, and school administrators who have questions about whether children with ADD/ADHD qualify for special education services under IDEA, please read the Joint Policy Memorandum Continue Reading →
Education and Inspiration: New Special Ed Law Clinic Assists Families
On January 30, the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference kicked-off the opening of the new Special Education Advocacy Clinic at the William and Mary Law School. The Clinic, Continue Reading →
Should Your Child’s IEP Include Extended Year Services (ESY)?
Some children with disabilities require special education and related services longer than the usual school year in order to receive FAPE. Extended School Year (ESY) services are special education and/or Continue Reading →
Do You Know Who is Providing Your Child’s Speech Language Therapy?
If your child receives speech language therapy, you need to pay attention to how the service provider is described in the IEP. If the IEP includes acronyms, you need to Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss This Kick-Off! Earlybird Registration Extended!
For all of you who were in DC or glued to your TVs yesterday and forgot to register for the Williamsburg conference, the answer to your question is Yes. You Continue Reading →
Teachers Trump Psychologist? Who Decides Eligibility?
When you have a disagreement between the teachers and the school psychologist about whether a child qualifies for services, you must consider the real question that needs to be answered. Continue Reading →
Reverse Due Process: When the School Sues the Parent
If a parent won’t sign an IEP, does the school system have the right and ability to sue the parent on behalf of the student? In the eyes of the Continue Reading →
Is Your Child Making Progress in Special Ed?
Is your child making acceptable progress in special ed? Is your child on track to meet the measurable annual goals in the IEP? Until recently, most parents and teachers could Continue Reading →
