Special Education Law and Advocacy
Robyn: I am a retired reading teacher and I work with my 8-year-old grandson who is struggling with his reading. He went to summer school in an enrichment, theme-based program Continue Reading →
Maggie: My ADHD son attends private school. I am beginning to think he’s not being challenged enough but there the school doesn’t do IEPs so there is no tracking mechanism Continue Reading →
Sherry: what accommodations can you receive with a 504 plan
Marty: Our child has an IEP with accommodations for testing and classwork. Is she required to take the same tests as the regular students? The teachers and principal keep stating Continue Reading →
Jessica: My daughter has an IEP and was subsequently moved to a different school to be placed in an EBD classroom. She was doing well and didn’t have many issues Continue Reading →
Hazel: Are school psychologists, OT, speech & language specialists required to recommend what a special child specifically needs(autistic) or what IS only available in the district? Should they recommend the Continue Reading →
Angela: Legally, IEP meetings must include a general education teacher. If the student is not integrated, can a gym teacher/art teacher/ music teacher count as a general education teacher on Continue Reading →
Maria: How do I get my son help? I live in a small town and they say they don’t have funding for special needs. My son has ADHD and is Continue Reading →
Ruth: My daughter has cystic fibrosis and a 504 Plan at her high school. She is a very bright girl, but is often absent due to her disability/illlness. She is Continue Reading →
Janet: I have a 2 e kid 11th grade. He has no organization, study skills no concept of time. There were always bigger issues to deal with. Now he has Continue Reading →
