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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
OCR & Discrimination: Dismissal Times for Special Ed Students
I had an interesting question from CB. I’ll post my response to her – many of you may have the same concerns. Here’s the background. She has two children with Continue Reading →
