Special Education Law and Advocacy
Join National Alliance on Mental Health of Ohio (NAMI) for a virtual Wrightslaw training on December 3, 2026. The training will focus on special education law, advocacy and the tools Continue Reading →
A two-day, in-person special education law and advocacy conference designed for parents/caregivers of students with IEPs and 504 Plans, as well as the professionals who support them. Hosted by Meier Continue Reading →
The school sent us a “draft” Present Level of Performance for math and told us our feedback was welcome. We wrote our draft and sent it back to the school. Continue Reading →
When you attend IEP meetings, you represent your child’s interests. Your goals are to: negotiate with the school obtain quality special education services for your child build healthy working relationships Continue Reading →
Effective advocacy comes from research, planning, and preparation. When you know a meeting is scheduled, it is time to prepare. If you need help, use the following list as a Continue Reading →
On August 8, 2019, Department of Labor (DOL) released an opinion letter on when parents can take Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) time off for IEP meetings. https://www.dol.gov/whd/opinion/FMLA/2019/2019_08_08_2A_FMLA.pdf This Guidance Continue Reading →
When my daughter turned 18 years old, the school sent me a parental rights transfer form. This form would put her in charge of her IEP meetings. Do we have Continue Reading →
If only the teacher really knew my child… That’s where you, as your child’s “case manager,” jump in. If the teacher does not know your child – then what? You Continue Reading →
My daughter is a 5th grader, reading at the 2nd grade level. The school has finally agreed to test her for services, but said we had to sign some kind Continue Reading →
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 →
