Special Education Law and Advocacy
As a parent, have you asked the school to help your child only to have the school dismiss or deny your request? What did you do? Most parents seem to Continue Reading →
How do I write a letter to voice my concerns about my child’s IEP? The school removed all information concerning reading and language from the IEP. How do I let Continue Reading →
Summer School Short Course Assignment #1: QUIZ Directions: Type the number of the question and your answer (TRUE or FALSE) in the message box below. How much do you know Continue Reading →
Can I tape record the IEP meeting without telling the CSE committee? Is it legal? Without regard to any particular state or federal law, except for law enforcement personnel, in Continue Reading →
The evaluation report from our school says my 3 year old (with high functioning autism) is not eligible for services when he transitions from Early Intervention. The evaluation report says Continue Reading →
I read in a parent magazine that parents can request a copy of your child’s file or education record. I didn’t know that. Can I request a copy of my Continue Reading →
A parent writes, The IEP has been ongoing for a year now. There have been endless problems: – IEP is still unsigned – procedural errors by the team – no Continue Reading →
Guest post from a grandparent advocate who says, “Excellent job again Wrightslaw! There is nothing like the power of getting organized!” Our school district knows that I keep records and Continue Reading →
The school district was supposed to test my daughter for giftedness and/or learning disabilities when we moved two years ago. I just found out they never did. She is experiencing Continue Reading →
My 4 yr old has atonic seizures that are not fully under control with medication. He has diastat at school with detailed instructions on administration. The school nurse is not Continue Reading →
