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SOLD OUT – Filling Up Fast – FREE Wrightslaw Conference in Oklahoma!

Posted on 11/26/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Update: This conference has sold out. Check out the schedule page for all upcoming conferences. Just a reminder! Seats are filling up fast FILLED! A FREE Wrightslaw Conference? That’s right! Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, Special Education Law, special education training | Leave a reply

A Word of Thanks…

Posted on 11/19/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Wrightslaw would like to thank you for your support and all of the kind words expressed over this past year. Happy Thanksgiving!   Dear Pam & Pete, There are no Continue Reading →

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The Negative Effects of Separating Children with Disabilities

Posted on 11/15/2012 by Wrightslaw — 14 Comments ↓

Inclusion:  What does the research say? There is a strong research base to support the education of children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers. Although separate classes, with lower student Continue Reading →

Posted in IEPs, LRE / Inclusion, Strategies | Tagged Dr. Kathleen Whitbread, IEP and Inclusion Tips, Inclusive education | 14 Comments ↓

San Diego Conference – Early Bird Registration Ends Nov. 14th

Posted on 11/12/2012 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, November 14th for the Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in San Diego, CA. Take advantage of the savings and register today! The conference Continue Reading →

Posted in Seminars & Training | Tagged Advocacy, Conference, IEPs, Special Education Law, special education training | 2 Comments ↓

AIM to Achieve for Struggling Readers – FREE Webinar

Posted on 11/08/2012 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

Is your child struggling to succeed in grade level academic classes (general education classes)? Are you an advocate or professional who works with a child struggling in general education? Requirements Continue Reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology | Tagged Accessible Instructional Materials, AIM, Assistive Technology | 2 Comments ↓

ED or Socially Maladjusted? How to Get Therapy

Posted on 11/01/2012 by Pam Wright — 7 Comments ↓

I have a client who has had some serious discipline problems.   He has problems relating to other kids.  His test scores are extremely high, but he is failing classes because Continue Reading →

Posted in Behavior / Discipline, Eligibility, General Info | Tagged Behavior therapy, Counseling, Eligibility Determination, Emotionally Disturbed | 7 Comments ↓

Did You Know?

Posted on 10/29/2012 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

On this day, October 29th, 1969 the first host-to-host connection over the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) is made when the first message is sent between two computers at Continue Reading →

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No Progress. School Says “No Change is Good”?

Posted on 10/25/2012 by Pam Wright — 2 Comments ↓

I’m a sped teacher with a child who has an IEP. The IEP team agreed that my child’s progress in Math will be measured with the KeyMath test. When the Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Parent-School Relationship, Strategies | Tagged Art of Persuasion, KeyMath, progress, progress monitoring, school negotiations, Test Scores, Tests and Measurements | 2 Comments ↓

A Penny For Your Thoughts?

Posted on 10/22/2012 by Wrightslaw — 8 Comments ↓

Wrightslaw is constantly looking for ways to reach out to our readers. Can you help us out?  What format for information do you use most frequently? How easy is the Continue Reading →

Posted in Wrightslaw Products | Tagged Special Education Law, website | 8 Comments ↓

Why Won’t the School Provide Homebound Instruction?

Posted on 10/18/2012 by Pam Wright — 44 Comments ↓

My child’s doctor recommended homebound instruction. The school said they had the authority to override that recommendation. Why won’t the school provide homebound services? Issues of homebound are determined in Continue Reading →

Posted in FAPE, IEPs, Special Education Regulations | Tagged FAPE, homebound instruction, Homebound Services, IEPs | 44 Comments ↓

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