Special Education Law and Advocacy
Sandy: I am in search of methods that have worked to get an alternative assignment for my son who is not comfortable with reading dark humor literature to learn about Continue Reading →
Katy: I recently filed a complaint with the state of California about how the school district violated state and federal spec ed laws and they opened a case against the Continue Reading →
Mary: My son has a 504 plan for ADHD. He goes to a public school. My question is: If the after school program at his school is run by employees Continue Reading →
Debbie: Can I pick which special education Aide works with my son at school? He does REALLY well w/one particular Aide. They seem to have bonded. The school has 4 Continue Reading →
Christy: My son who is currently Homeschooled due to the school sticking him in a restrictive in-school detention room for two weeks without informing me, offered Occupational Therapy last year Continue Reading →
Melissa: I am a “seasoned” special education teacher looking to retire in a few years. I am also the mother of a child with autism. My dream job is to Continue Reading →
Ann: Is a student protected from disabilities not on an IEP, but are currently under assessment? Background: New student to me late last school year, absent much paperwork. Many placements Continue Reading →
Jodi: Can 504 plans write accommodations that state “at teachers’ discretion”?
Paulette: have a nephew that has autism and behaviors, school in fla. school keeps calling to have him picked up after a hour or two. says they can not handle Continue Reading →
Louise: My son was just diagnosed with dyslexia. He is in 4th grade. The school is using a program called Corrective Reading which is based on Direct Instruction curriculum. The Continue Reading →
