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Why Do Schools Resist Writing Methodology into IEPs?

Posted on 06/04/2012 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

Our child has a learning disability and has difficulty reading, writing & spelling. Nobody at the school understands dyslexia or how desperate our child is. We want multi-sensory learning like Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs | Tagged Curriculum, Methodology in IEPs, RBI, Research Based Instruction | 4 Comments ↓

Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?

Posted on 05/24/2012 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special education. The special ed teacher was pushing for a 504, I want an IEP. If she qualifies for special education Continue Reading →

Posted in Eligibility, IEPs, Section 504 | Tagged Eligibility, IEP, Section 504, Special Education | 1 Comment ↓

Is the School Required to Provide Social Skills Training?

Posted on 05/07/2012 by Wrightslaw — 10 Comments ↓

My daughter with autism needs help with social skills. Her peers avoid and tease her so she has stopped trying to approach them. She gets 90 minutes of social skills Continue Reading →

Posted in Autism, IEPs | Tagged meaurable IEP goals, Present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, Related services, Social Skills | 10 Comments ↓

Equal Time for PE: 1 x 30 = 3 x 45. Can You Do the Math?

Posted on 05/02/2012 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

Although our son is blind and autistic, physically he is able and he is compliant. The school agreed to APE on his IEP – but only 30 minutes a week. Continue Reading →

Posted in Accommodations & Modifications, IEPs | Tagged 5 W's + H + E, Adapted Physical Education, APE, autism, Blindness, IEPs, PE, physical education | 4 Comments ↓

Can the School “Out Vote” Me at IEP Meetings?

Posted on 04/30/2012 by Wrightslaw — 12 Comments ↓

My son’s speech services have been discontinued. The principal of my school says I was “out voted” because there are more school staff than me as one parent. I’m sure Continue Reading →

Posted in Eligibility, FAPE, General Info, IEPs, Parent Rights & Responsibilities, Parent-School Disputes | 12 Comments ↓

Are These Good IEP Goals?

Posted on 03/19/2012 by Community — 9 Comments ↓

My child is a freshman in high school. Her IEP includes this goal and objectives. Judy will improve reading comprehension skills by using graphic organizers to access the curriculum with Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs | Tagged Annual Goals, Evalutions, Measurable Goals, Tests and Measurements, Transition | 9 Comments ↓

Help! No Teachers are Trained to Work with my Son

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

My 10 year old son has Tourettes/OCD.  His teachers do not understand his disability and what he is going through in class.  They have no idea about inner tics.  Their Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, Strategies, Teachers | Tagged IEPs, Parental Rights, Support for School Personnel, Teacher Training in the IEP | 4 Comments ↓

Transportation in IEP Not Provided: “Sorry – We’re Short Staffed”

Posted on 12/05/2011 by Wrightslaw — 38 Comments ↓

My 4-year-old has an IEP for ADHD and attention/transition difficulties.  Transportation is written as a related service in his IEP but the school claims they are “short-staffed” and cannot get Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, Related Services | Tagged Preschool, Related services, Transportation | 38 Comments ↓

Tongued Tied at IEP Meetings

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Community — 7 Comments ↓

Do you get tongue tied at IEP meetings, not knowing what to say at times? Here are some answers to questions and comments that have worked for me that I Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, IEPs, Strategies | Tagged IEP Team Meetings, IEP Team Members, IEPs | 7 Comments ↓

IEP Team Members: Should We Replace the General Ed Teacher?

Posted on 09/29/2011 by Wrightslaw — 3 Comments ↓

My son is 11, his academic skills are at the 4-yr old level. He gets one hour a week of APE, but we do not have the APE teacher on his Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, Parent Rights & Responsibilities | Tagged Adapted Physical Education, IEP Team Members, Parental Rights | 3 Comments ↓

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