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“My 11 year-old daughter is blind and language impaired. She has been in a public school for the blind. As part of her triennial re-evaluation, the team insists on doing 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 →
We requested that our son be put in an inclusion classroom at his home school. The school denied our request. We don’t have an attorney. What can we do? Should Continue Reading →
During IEP season the stakes are high. Parents and teachers alike go into those meetings full of emotions and ideas. Sometimes I am surprised that what is unsaid seems just Continue Reading →
Raising a special needs child can be overwhelming. If you are not careful, special education can consume your life. Many parents drive themselves until they are exhausted and burned out. Continue Reading →
Do you and the school disagree over your child’s IEP? School’s assessment not complete? Proposed IEP goals not appropriate? Effective reading program not available at your school? Other concerns? If Continue Reading →
Problem: All too often, the child’s doctor or therapist will nod sympathetically when the parent describes the difficulties encountered attempting to get the child the support he or she needs Continue Reading →
Can I tape record the IEP meeting without telling the CSE committee? Is it legal? Without regard to any particular state or federal law, except for law enforcement personnel, in Continue Reading →
When you attend meetings with school personnel, you will meet staff who will tell you what to do and how to solve your problems (AKA Know-it-Alls). They view themselves as Continue Reading →
My sixth grade son, 12, is diagnosed ADHD with anxiety. His current IEP does not include ADHD, only another disability. He has difficulty finishing his homework. The school takes away Continue Reading →