Change of Services in High School – “That’s All We Offer!
My daughter is in middle school, where she receives skills support every day in an inclusion program. At the annual review, we were told she will now only receive skills Continue Reading →
Did You Complete the Parent Advocacy Self-Study? Download Your Certificate!
We hope you enjoyed our Self-Study Summer Advocacy Series. Download your Certificate If you did not have a chance to finish, you can still review and catch up. Advocacy Program Continue Reading →
Advocacy Self-Study Week 5: Help Others! Become an Advocate
Step #1: New parent advocates need to plan and prepare, learn information, and develop strategies. Step #2: New parent advocates need opportunities to practice advocacy skills. Offer to go to Continue Reading →
Self-Study Week 5: Help Others! Become an Advocate
Step #1: New parent advocates need to plan and prepare, learn information, and develop strategies. Step #2: New parent advocates need opportunities to practice advocacy skills. Offer to go to Continue Reading →
Advocacy Self-Study Week 4: Link Up With Other Advocates
In our self-study series for new advocates, we’ve posted about what you need to learn and what skills you need to acquire. Last week we posted 10 tips for good Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Trainings Heading to the Carolinas in September!
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. Pete Wright, Esq., presents both Continue Reading →
Learn How to Ask the 5 W’s + H + E Questions
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 →
Wrightslaw Training Coming to El Paso, TX!
Wayne Steedman, Esq., will present this one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training on September 24, 2015. The Federal Bar Association, El Paso Chapter sponsors the training. The conference Continue Reading →
Self-Study Week 3: Tips for Good Advocates
The law gives parents power to use in educational decisions for their children. Parents should not be afraid to use their power. But, there are better ways to obtain positive Continue Reading →
DOJ Finds GA Violates ADA by Segregating Students with Disabilities
On July 15, 2015, the United States sent its findings to the State of Georgia stating that the State’s administration of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Continue Reading →
