Special Education Law and Advocacy
“My 11 year-old daughter is blind and language impaired. She has been in a public school for the blind. As part of her triennial re-evaluation, the team insists on doing Continue Reading →
We want to get a private evaluation of my child. The school says they are also going to conduct an evaluation of my child, and the two evaluations must be Continue Reading →
The school evaluated my child and I don’t agree with the results. What can I do? Will I have to pay for another evaluation? Who will do the evaluation? If Continue Reading →
Can the school district set a predetermined dollar amount as a cap on the cost of an IEE? No. There is no provision in the law that allows districts to Continue Reading →
Last week we told parents to find an expert to evaluate your child and make strong recommendations about your child’s communication needs. We also said… If you, a parent says, Continue Reading →
Assistive Technology does not have any devices that are suitable for my non verbal autistic 4 year old son in the EC program. I have videotaped him using an iPad. Continue Reading →
My son is in the 6th grade. He has sensory processing disorders, executive functioning problems, and severe anxiety. He had an IEP for emotional problems. When he takes medication, his Continue Reading →
My son has learning disabilities and an IQ of 56. He will be in the 6th grade and is reading at a 1.6 level. He should be reading at a Continue Reading →
What does the law state regarding a student who is in mainstream classes yet refuses to do any assignments? He just doesn’t care. The staff has made extra effort to Continue Reading →
I am a counselor with the local mental health agency. I’m working with a 4 year old boy who has been “kicked out of” two preschool programs for behavior problems. Continue Reading →
