IEP FAQs: Can I write on the IEP?
My daughter attended her first IEP meeting today, it was a disaster. Does she have the right to write on the IEP under parental concerns? She wanted to write a Continue Reading →
Category Archives: IEPs
School Attorney at IEP Meeting – Parents Walk Out!
I am an attorney practicing Special Education. I do not attend IEP meetings. We have an advocacy service and an advocate attends IEP meetings with parents. In our district, when Continue Reading →
Homebound Services: Two Hours a Week = FAPE?
Recently, someone asked a question about homebound services, whether the law limits the time for direct instruction. Here’s the question… My daughter is on home bound services and the special Continue Reading →
When Schools Punish Sick Children Who Miss School: A Game Plan
From Wrightslaw: After nearly 400 comments, we must close this page to new comments – the blog program cannot accept more text. Since this topic continues to generate questions, I Continue Reading →
How Can an IEP Team Work Together if Key Players Won’t “Play”?
Have you ever attended an IEP meeting that began well, but suddenly turned to complete chaos? My child’s long awaited meeting to determine eligibility went from fantastic to horrible in Continue Reading →
How Can I Develop SMART IEP Goals for Behavior Problems?
Debbie writes: First, it was a pleasure to attend your Special Ed Law & Advocacy Conference in Bridgewater NJ last month. It was also a pleasure to sit with you Continue Reading →
Is a “Virtual School” the Right Choice for Your Child?
After reading David’s post about his son attending a virtual school [at https://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=23 ], we realized we needed to learn more about “Virtual Schools.” After doing some research, we learned Continue Reading →
Podcast: Success in Michigan! Thank You, Steve and Staci
I just returned from Livonia, Michigan (Detroit area) after presenting a Special Education Law and Advocacy training program. What a great conference! I wanted to say a special thanks to Continue Reading →
New Policy or Regulation for IEPs? Ask for a Written Copy!
Is your school district or the IEP team quoting policy or regulation that you’ve never heard of before or don’t understand? Actually, here are several that I’d like to see Continue Reading →
Parents Rights: Can We Set the IEP Meeting Date?
“What rights do the parents have on setting the meeting dates? Can the teachers flat out refuse to meet on Friday afternoons?” The special education regulations do not give hours Continue Reading →
