Special Education Law and Advocacy
in F.H. et. al. v. Memphis City Schools (2014), the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a precedential opinion that favors parental rights to seek relief for non-educational injuries Continue Reading →
The Champaign County Down Syndrome Network and the ASI C-U Autism Network welcomes Pat Howey to Champaign, IL for this one-day Wrightslaw From Emotions to Advocacy Training. The training will Continue Reading →
From exceptional employee, excellent evaluations – to suddenly unsatisfactory performance. What happened? What caused this exceptional school nurse’s fall from grace? Linda McGreevy advocated for kids with disabilities. She did Continue Reading →
Resources 4 Children, LLC., welcomes you to New Jersey! On February 19, 2015, Pete Wright, Esq., will present a one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in Lincroft, NJ. Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw From Emotions to Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program with Pat Howey, is being sponsored by Autism Spectrum Resource Center. This January 24, 2015 training will take place at Continue Reading →
My 10-year-old has just been diagnosed as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and Tourette’s Disorder. His doctor has recommended a parapro. Should we get an IEP or 504? I need to know Continue Reading →
Ok. I am going on a rant here and I expect some kickback. Before you tell me how wrong I am, please remember that I have been advocating for almost Continue Reading →
My daughter will receive 10 hours a year of consultation from the Occupational Therapist (OT) this year. How should we write this in the IEP? Often the IEP just says Continue Reading →
There is still time to apply! Smart Kids with LD – Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award. This $1,000 award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning Continue Reading →
Are school bus drivers and bus aides who transport special needs children required to have training? Are they required to know the disability and be able to accommodate that disability? Continue Reading →
