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 →
Attn: VA Parents and Advocates: Stop the Erosion of Parental Rights
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 →
New Policy or Regulation for IEPs? Ask for a Written Copy!
Is your school district or the IEP team quoting policy or regulation that you’ve never heard of before or don’t understand? Actually, here are several that I’d like to see Continue Reading →
Testing & Accommodations – I didn’t mean to vent!
DR was upset over difficulties getting accommodations on testing for her daughter. She asks: Can you tell me how to deal with the school system about testing and accommodations? My Continue Reading →
Fifth grader is reading at 2.7 grade level. Should he be tested for Special Ed?
We received a question from a tutor about testing a child. The real question is “how can we teach him to read?” I am Orton-Gillingham/Project Read trained and tutor a Continue Reading →
Child Diagnosed with Autism, School Won’t Help
I had a question from JH today asking about an “educational diagnosis” of autism. Here’s what she asked. “What do you do when your child has been diagnosed with autism Continue Reading →
Parents Rights: Can We Set the IEP Meeting Date?
“What rights do the parents have on setting the meeting dates? Can the teachers flat out refuse to meet on Friday afternoons?” The special education regulations do not give hours Continue Reading →
Meeting a Child’s Unique Needs
Yesterday I received a great question from a parent in PA . After I responded, I was so pleased to hear her news – I’ve posted it below. Here’s her Continue Reading →
