Special Education Law and Advocacy
Military Discount – The application and approval process is quick and easy! Retired military are welcome! How to Apply! 1. Complete and e-mail the Military Registration Form. 2. After you Continue Reading →
Attention EFMP Military Families! We need your help! Your story matters, so please, tell us your story. Do you have a story about your special education experience to share? Now Continue Reading →
For military kids transferring schools in the summer – what about Extended School Year Services (ESY)? When kids transfer to a new school during the summer, US DOE Office of Continue Reading →
The Virginia Beach school district is once again suing for due process to get Marisa Norman back into public school. “After winning a four-year battle, Navy Capt. Cassidy Norman and Continue Reading →
May 2018 Update: From the Normans, “It’s more GOOD News!” After we won our 2016 due process hearing, the school district appealed the decision to the federal court. The legitimate Continue Reading →
Nearly 2 million children and youth are military-connected, with the largest group under 5 years of age. Approximately 20 percent or more have special needs. – National Institute of Child Continue Reading →
“The Virginia Beach … school district serves 10,000 children with disabilities, boasting of ‘the best transition programs in the country’ for military kids and enjoying hundreds of thousands of dollars Continue Reading →
On June 25, DoD issued their new Special Education Regulations which affect children with disabilities who are educated in their DoD schools. Many schools on military bases are operated by Continue Reading →
Guest post by Jeremy Hilton – In 2008, Congress mandated creation of the DoD Military Family Readiness Council to review and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense regarding the Continue Reading →
Follow-Up: What You Can Do! Read the Individual Family Stories submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee. July 3, 2012 (Huffington Post): Senate Hearing on Medical Necessity of Autism Care Continue Reading →
