Special Education Law and Advocacy
– by guest blogger Kalman R. Hettleman, former member of the Baltimore school board, former state human resources secretary, and tireless advocate for children with disabilities. “Disabled students aren’t as Continue Reading →
At Wrightslaw, how can we tell that school has started? Questions from parents (and teachers) are pouring in each day. I have a question about…who has to attend IEP meetings? Continue Reading →
How long does a school have evaluate a child after a formal request is made and all consent paperwork is signed? How many days before the school district is required Continue Reading →
My son had a substitute teacher for four weeks. She didn’t know what accommodations he required in class. She said she never saw his IEP. Shouldn’t a substitute have access Continue Reading →
My daughter has ADHD. She sometimes “acts out” but is not a behavior problem. At the IEP meeting, the Assistant Principal demanded that we put her on meds. He gave Continue Reading →
My child has a learning disability. Her Individual Education Plan (IEP) puts her in general education with accommodation. She also receives one hour of pullout reading services each day. She Continue Reading →
From Jim Comstock-Galagan Using State Administrative Complaint Provisions under IDEA to Create Systemic Change Jim shares regulatory requirements for state complaints, resources and references, and effective strategies to use when Continue Reading →
Are there forms or examples available for 504 Plans and IEP’s? How do I get them? To provide guidance about how to implement IDEA 2004, the Education Department publishes topics Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw is live blogging from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA) all week. We hope you will join us! Day 1 Day 2 & 3 Day 4 Continue Reading →
As a Special Education teacher and advocate, I was elated to hear a change in terminology from “Mentally Retarded” to “Cognitive Disability” as federal mandate for terminology. It is our Continue Reading →
