Special Education Law and Advocacy
I just found out there was a Wrightslaw Conference in my area last month. I missed it! How can I be contacted when you all have the next event in Continue Reading →
New Combo Offer from Wrightslaw! Now available as a combo, that includes: Print book, bound copy, 126 pages Searchable PDF with active hyperlinks, immediate download Learn more about Wrightslaw: Special Continue Reading →
Has “child find” been part of the federal special ed law since the original, in 1975? Yes. 1. Download the original Public Law 94-142, passed by Congress in 1975. http://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/94/142.pdf Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw 2017 Case of the Year – J.S. v. Houston County Bd. Ed. We urge all special education attorneys to read this case. It includes issues such as a allegation Continue Reading →
Pre-Publication Offer! New from Wrightslaw! Thanks to all who called to ask when Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017 would be available. The book you’ve been waiting for is Continue Reading →
Can my high school student with a learning disability take an AP class? The school told us AP classes were not for kids with LD. This is discrimination that is Continue Reading →
Watch and listen to Dr. Devon MacEachron’s opinion piece for NowThis! One in 59 children are identified with autism spectrum disorders and millions of children have been diagnosed with ADHD Continue Reading →
I am a special education teacher. There are only 35 days of school left and I have gotten 4 requests for initial testing. There are only 45 days including weekends Continue Reading →
IDEA Money Watch tracks the $13 billion in annual federal funds provided to states and local school districts for special education. http://ideamoneywatch.com/main/ IDEA Money Watch is a project of The Continue Reading →
What should I do when the school says: Dyslexia is not covered under the law. Assume your best Ms. Manners / Columbo demeanor while you ask the school to help Continue Reading →
