“Minimum” vs. “Maximum” FAPE
A sped director told me some states were “minimum” FAPE states and some were “maximum” FAPE states. Where can I find this concept in writing? There is no such concept Continue Reading →
Category Archives: FAQs
I Want to Make a Difference. Is Special Ed Law for Me?
(1) I’m finishing my undergraduate degree in Special Education and want to work in Special Ed law. Do I need a doctorate and a law degree? I don’t care about Continue Reading →
Reading is NOT “One Size Fits All”
A reading program needs to be chosen based upon the unique and individual needs of a particular student. One reading program will not work for all students, even if the Continue Reading →
Do Parents Have to Excuse Members of the IEP Team?
The bottom line is no. If you do not agree, a required member of the IEP team may not be excused. If the school asks you to consent to excuse Continue Reading →
When Are You Coming to MY City?
Christine asks – “Are there any Wrightslaw Conferences scheduled in upcoming months for any Southern States?” Emails and questions just like yours “When are you coming to my city?” trigger Continue Reading →
We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
Must Services in the IEP be Provided by a Special Ed Teacher?
Can the school write in the IEP that the child will receive reading instruction/tutoring by a reading specialist who is not a special ed teacher? Yes. The IDEA and federal Continue Reading →
The Power of Parent Advocacy
This time of year the football chant is ringing in our heads – “We’ve got the pow-er!” This year, get some of that advocacy power! “Key changes in the special Continue Reading →
Interpreter as Teacher? Not in IDEA
My son is deaf and low functioning. What are the laws about using an interpreter as a teacher? My son’s education team feels that this is appropriate. I don’t. What Continue Reading →