Special Education Law and Advocacy
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 →
I am a special education teacher with some specific questions to protect my students. I have a meeting with a supervisor to discuss this and I want to know what Continue Reading →
Good advocates practice, practice, practice effective advocacy strategies! From Michigan Advocate Heather Eckner – Effective advocates, who are seasoned in using tactics and strategies at IEP meetings, know what to Continue Reading →
Help! School is starting. I want to make sure I have done my homework so this year is better than last year. Parents and kids are anxious about return to Continue Reading →
I’m a teacher and have questions about what happened at the IEP Annual Review Meeting. No math or reading goals were presented. The school told the parents they would send Continue Reading →
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is now accepting applications for the next session of Partners in Policymaking. The ’17-’18 class will consist of seven two-day sessions beginning September Continue Reading →
Providing information in the parent’s language usually falls under the category of “Parent Participation.” Links to Policy Documents 1. Ensuring English Learner Students Can Participate Meaningfully and Equally in Educational Continue Reading →
Update: On February 22, 2017, the United States Supreme Court vacated and remanded the Sixth Circuit’s Decision in Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools, framing new standards and limits to the Continue Reading →
As a parent, you negotiate with the school for services. To be a successful negotiator, you must understand the system and how it works. You need a good game plan! Continue Reading →
