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Is a “Virtual School” the Right Choice for Your Child?

Posted on 05/16/2008 by Pam Wright — 8 Comments ↓

After reading David’s post about his son attending a virtual school [at https://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=23 ], we realized we needed to learn more about “Virtual Schools.” After doing some research, we learned Continue Reading →

Posted in Eligibility, FAPE, IEPs | Tagged FAPE, IEPs, NCLB, parental role, virtual school | 8 Comments ↓

How Do I Post a Question or Comment?

Posted on 05/15/2008 by Wrightslaw

Cathy wrote – “Sorry, I have never blogged before, how do I post a question or comment for input?” Don’t be sorry! You are not the only one who asked Continue Reading →

Posted in General Info | Tagged General Info

OK VA! It’s time to get on board!

Posted on 05/14/2008 by Wrightslaw — 12 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, IDEA 2004, Special Ed Law, Special Education Regulations | Tagged Advocacy, IDEA 2004, Special Education Regulations | 12 Comments ↓

Independent Evaluations: Should parents provide a copy for the school?

Posted on 05/13/2008 by Pete Wright — 27 Comments ↓

I have just a short time to post today – I have a flight to MO this afternoon for the conference being held in the Jefferson City area on Thursday. Continue Reading →

Posted in Accommodations & Modifications, Advocacy, Eligibility, FAPE, IDEA 2004, Independent Evaluations, Legal News | Tagged due process, Eligibility, Independent Evaluations, RTI | 27 Comments ↓

Successful Advocacy from a Special Ed Teacher

Posted on 05/08/2008 by Wrightslaw — 13 Comments ↓

We often hear success stories from parents. But here’s a good one from a special ed teacher that we wanted to share with you. I am a very busy special Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, IEPs | Tagged Advocacy, IEP Team Meetings, IEPs, Parental Rights | 13 Comments ↓

Failure to Provide FAPE; ALJ Orders Compensatory Ed Directed by Parents (CA)

Posted on 05/06/2008 by Wrightslaw — 23 Comments ↓

On March 17, 2008, California Administrative Law Judge Lepkowsky issued an OAH Decision in Student v. Redlands Unified School District [OAH Case No(s). N2006100159 & N2007031009]. The ALJ held that Continue Reading →

Posted in FAPE, IEPs, Legal Decisions | Tagged ABA, Compensatory Education, FAPE, Functional Assessment, Reading | 23 Comments ↓

Is ADHD a learning disability? I’ve been told “no, it’s not.”

Posted on 05/03/2008 by Pam Wright — 133 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Eligibility, IDEA 2004, Legal News, Special Ed Law | Tagged ADHD, classification, Eligibility, Learning Disabilities | 133 Comments ↓

Call to Action: IDEA Fairness Restoration Act – Tuesday May 6

Posted on 05/01/2008 by Wrightslaw — 6 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in IDEA 2004, IEPs, Special Ed Law | Tagged due process, IDEA 2004, Special Ed Law | 6 Comments ↓

Podcast: Success in Michigan! Thank You, Steve and Staci

Posted on 04/29/2008 by Pete Wright — 3 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, IEPs, Legal Decisions, Special Ed Law | Tagged Advocacy, Special Ed Law, Training | 3 Comments ↓

Attn: VA Parents and Advocates: Stop the Erosion of Parental Rights

Posted on 04/28/2008 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Virginia Department of Education published their new proposed Special Education Regulations (8VAC20-80/81) in The Virginia Register of Regulations (Volume 24, Issue 17) on April 28, 2008. VDOE proposes to eliminate Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004, IEPs, Legal News, Special Ed Law | Tagged IDEA 2004, Legal News, Parental Rights, Special Ed Law | Leave a reply

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