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Wrightslaw Training Coming to College Park, MD!

Posted on 08/13/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

The Parents’ Place of Maryland welcomes speaker, Pete Wright, Esq. on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for a one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. The training focuses on four Continue Reading →

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2017 Case of the Year: J.S. v. Houston County Bd. Ed.

Posted on 08/09/2018 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

Wrightslaw 2017 Case of the Year – J.S. v. Houston County Bd. Ed. We urge all special education attorneys to read this case. It includes issues such as a allegation Continue Reading →

Posted in Abuse / Restraints, Cases, IDEA 2004, Legal Decisions | Tagged abuse, Case of the Year, harassment, J.S. v. Houston County Bd. Ed | 4 Comments ↓

ISEA 2018 – It Takes an Army….

Posted on 08/02/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

The Institute of Special Education Advocacy ISEA 2018 opened on July 29 with 70+ advocates, attorneys, and law students from across the country at the W&M Law School. This week Continue Reading →

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It’s Here! 
Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017

Posted on 07/27/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Pre-Publication Offer! New from Wrightslaw! Thanks to all who called to ask when Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2017 would be available. The book you’ve been waiting for is Continue Reading →

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Accommodations for High School Students in Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

Posted on 07/19/2018 by Pete Wright — 8 Comments ↓

Can my high school student with a learning disability take an AP class? The school told us AP classes were not for kids with LD. This is discrimination that is Continue Reading →

Posted in College & Continuing Education, Discrimination / Section 504 / ADAA, IDEA 2004, Transition | Tagged Transition | 8 Comments ↓

What You Need to Know About Neurodiversity

Posted on 07/16/2018 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

Watch and listen to Dr. Devon MacEachron’s opinion piece for NowThis! One in 59 children are identified with autism spectrum disorders and millions of children have been diagnosed with ADHD Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004 | 1 Comment ↓

Endrew F. Strikes Again! News from the 2e Newsletter

Posted on 07/12/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

“Education consultant Rich Weinfeld served as the expert witness for a 2e student in a case involving the appropriateness of the student’s IEP and whether the local school district should Continue Reading →

Posted in Cases, FAPE, Twice Exceptional 2e | Tagged Endrew F. v. Douglas | Leave a reply

Can the School Delay the Evaluation Over the Summer Break?

Posted on 07/05/2018 by Wrightslaw — 7 Comments ↓

I am a special education teacher. There are only 35 days of school left and I have gotten 4 requests for initial testing. There are only 45 days including weekends Continue Reading →

Posted in Eligibility, IDEA 2004, Tests & Assessments | Tagged Eligibility Determination, Evaluations, school evaluations | 7 Comments ↓

IDEA Money Watch – Because We Need to Know Where the Money Goes!

Posted on 06/28/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

IDEA Money Watch tracks the $13 billion in annual federal funds provided to states and local school districts for special education. http://ideamoneywatch.com/main/ IDEA Money Watch is a project of The Continue Reading →

Posted in IDEA 2004 | Tagged IDEA Money Watch, The Advocacy Institute | Leave a reply

Is a Wrightslaw Training Coming to a City Near You?

Posted on 06/25/2018 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Check our schedule page to see! Have you asked yourself “When is Wrightslaw Coming to My City? Answer is…When you request and schedule one, click here for more info. On Continue Reading →

Posted in Conferences, Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, Parent advocacy, Parental Rights, Special Education Law, special education training | Leave a reply

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