Our School Didn’t Make AYP Required by NCLB: Can We Change Schools?
My school is a Title 1 school under No Child Left Behind and did not make AYP (adequate yearly progress). The school says that we only have one school within Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Special Ed Law
IEP FAQs: Tapes are “Best Evidence” in Litigation
We are in due process. We’ve recorded the IEP meetings. Should we use transcripts of the meetings or use the tapes as evidence in the hearing? I always submit tapes Continue Reading →
School Attorney at IEP Meeting – Parents Walk Out!
I am an attorney practicing Special Education. I do not attend IEP meetings. We have an advocacy service and an advocate attends IEP meetings with parents. In our district, when Continue Reading →
Retention or Promotion? What’s best for my child?
Parent #1: My son wants to be “left behind”. I feel that another year in the smaller, familiar middle school would be less intimidating and give him some time to Continue Reading →
Homebound Services: Two Hours a Week = FAPE?
Recently, someone asked a question about homebound services, whether the law limits the time for direct instruction. Here’s the question… My daughter is on home bound services and the special Continue Reading →
How Much Training is Required for a Classroom Aide?
(Moved from the Community Helpline) The school is proposing to have the majority of our autistic son’s special ed services provided by a classroom aide. They are saying the aide Continue Reading →
OK VA! It’s time to get on board!
Public Comment Period in Progress on the revision of VA Special Education Regulations. Enter a comment now! I just checked the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Online. I can’t believe that Continue Reading →
Is ADHD a learning disability? I’ve been told “no, it’s not.”
I’m always a little surprised when we get these questions. So I decided to post on this one. JF writes – “I receive your newsletter and I’m not sure if Continue Reading →
Call to Action: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act – Tuesday May 6
Kids rely on their parents, family members, friends, child advocates, to speak on their behalf. We are asking you to step up to the plate on Tuesday, May 6 by Continue Reading →
Podcast: Success in Michigan! Thank You, Steve and Staci
I just returned from Livonia, Michigan (Detroit area) after presenting a Special Education Law and Advocacy training program. What a great conference! I wanted to say a special thanks to Continue Reading →
