Self-Study Week 2: Read One Book a Month Plan
So you want to be an advocate for your child! What do you need to learn? What skills do you need to acquire? Parents are far more likely to succeed Continue Reading →
Eligible for Services? First “Yes,” then “No.” I’m Confused
The evaluation report from our school says my 3 year old (with high functioning autism) is not eligible for services when he transitions from Early Intervention. The evaluation report says Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss Out! Wrightslaw Training 30 Miles Outside of Los Angeles!
On Friday, August 14, 2015, H & H Associates is hosting it’s 3rd annual one-day-6 hour Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training at the Embassy Suites Valencia Hotel in Continue Reading →
New DoD Special Ed Regs Level the Playing Field for Military Kids
On June 25, DoD issued their new Special Education Regulations which affect children with disabilities who are educated in their DoD schools. Many schools on military bases are operated by Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Training in Sunny California!
Who: Pete Wright, Esq. What: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training When: Monday, December 7, 2015 Where: Pechanga Resort and Casino, Grand Ballroom in Temecula, CA How: Continue Reading →
Your Advocacy Game Plan – Week 1
Plan and Prepare As a parent, you negotiate with the school for services. To be a successful negotiator, you must understand the system and how it works. Many parents don’t Continue Reading →
Self-Study Advocacy Program for the New Parent – the 7 “Ps”
Until now, parents have been barred from effective advocacy by lack of information and isolation. The Internet is changing the status quo. Over the next several months, our blog posts Continue Reading →
Taking Away Recess as Punishment – Find A Better Way
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 →
Wrightslaw Training Coming to Bradenton, FL on November 7, 2015!
Join sponsors, Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee\Sarasota, Inc. and speaker, Pete Wright, Esq. for this one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The Continue Reading →
Discontinuing Services? Not So Fast!!
My 12 yr old daughter has had an IEP for 5 years for deficits in written communication skills. A year before we were scheduled for a triennial evaluation, the school Continue Reading →
