Experienced Advocacy: What I Rely on Most
Recently, we heard from an experienced advocate in Vermont who shared some insight about his years as an advocate and what has served him well. We thought we would share, Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Legal News
No F’s Allowed? Teacher Sues for Harassment & Retaliation
Sue Goudreau, a fourth grade teacher, is suing her principal and other school officials after the principal ordered teachers to alter grades so no child received a failing grade. Ms. Continue Reading →
Miss Emma’s IEP Map for Success
Sometimes the best way to approach an IEP team is through the heart. One of our readers, Nan, offered some interesting ideas about how to approach the IEP team to Continue Reading →
Do Parents Have to Excuse Members of the IEP Team?
The bottom line is no. If you do not agree, a required member of the IEP team may not be excused. If the school asks you to consent to excuse Continue Reading →
We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
“Something is Very Wrong When Our Children Are at Risk in School”
A 14-year old student in a special education classroom in Texas, Cedric lived with a foster family because of a history of neglect, including malnutrition. One day in 2002, his Continue Reading →
Athlete Sues for Right to Compete; State Passes Athletics Equity Law
Tatyana McFadden has spinal bifida and uses a wheelchair. She is a Paralympics medalist and world record holder. As a high school freshman, Tatyana sued her school for the right Continue Reading →
Skilled Advocates Make a Good Fit with Families
Want to become an advocate or fine tune your advocacy skills? It’s never too late to catch up on Summer School for Advocates at https://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/summer.school.advocates.htm When you complete the 5 Continue Reading →
The Power of Parent Advocacy
This time of year the football chant is ringing in our heads – “We’ve got the pow-er!” This year, get some of that advocacy power! “Key changes in the special Continue Reading →
