Special Education Law and Advocacy
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC). The program will be Continue Reading →
How does an IEP team determine if a student with special needs is entitled to services such as Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy? Is the team allowed to say that Continue Reading →
“We adopted our son from another country three years ago. He is now nine years old, in the 3rd grade. He did not speak English when he arrived in this Continue Reading →
Do you know how your state special education regulations differ from IDEA? We cannot say it often enough. It is essential to read and know your state special education regulations. Continue Reading →
Spring 2019: Thanks to one of our readers who emails a reminder – The school system I work for is changing to a computerized version of the IEP. The Continue Reading →
I just found out there was a Wrightslaw Conference in my area last month. I missed it! How can I be contacted when you all have the next event in Continue Reading →
Could you explain the difference between United States Code and Code of Federal Regulations. I know the CFR is law. Is the U.S.C. law as well? The best explanation/quick reference Continue Reading →
We’re taking a look back this week to see which posts have been getting the most traffic in the last several months on the Wrightslaw Way Blog. Find the topics Continue Reading →
To be a successful advocate you must: gather facts and information educate yourself about the local school district and state academic standards read special education laws, regulations, and cases to Continue Reading →
Based on a doctor’s order, my daughter is receiving homebound instruction. The school district makes us provide transportation to the school for this instruction. Shouldn’t the school provide transportation or Continue Reading →