Tongued Tied at IEP Meetings
Do you get tongue tied at IEP meetings, not knowing what to say at times? Here are some answers to questions and comments that have worked for me that I Continue Reading →
When School Discipline Policies Fail to Make Schools Safer
The JustChildren program at the non-profit Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville, VA has released a study that argues more school districts should adopt the [VA] state-approved, individualized discipline philosophy Continue Reading →
OSEP Updates and Q & A on Secondary Transition
Update: May 2017. OSEP updated its guidance on identifying postsecondary goals in training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living. A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students Continue Reading →
Free Wrightslaw Conference in Oklahoma City, OK!
This Wrightslaw conference is sponsored by the Oklahoma Disability Law Center and Partners in Education Advocacy. Registration is FREE to parents, family members, and individuals who work with children with Continue Reading →
Changing Placement: Helpful Legal References
My principal is requiring that I have meetings to change students’ IEPs to correct the location of services under the direct service hours part of their IEPs. All of their Continue Reading →
12 Things Every JAG (& Military Parent) Should Know
Moving once every three years, military families who have children with special needs face unique financial, medical, and legal issues, particularly during deployment or a PCS. Parents need to understand Continue Reading →
What Happens First in my State? Mediation Before Filing a State Complaint?
Must mediation take place first – before a parent files a State Complaint? I live in Wyoming. The specifics and mechanics of mediation vary from state to state. In many states, Continue Reading →
Will IDEA Regs Change? Notification & Parental Consent to Bill Medicaid
Updates from Office of Special Education And Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) On September 6, 2011, the Department released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the IDEA Part B regulations. Continue Reading →
What Works? How Will I Get the Services My Son Needs?
Boy, can I relate to the difficulties described in this post about the difference in high income / low income school districts! I saw the differences in test scores between Continue Reading →
Murphy’s Law and Tips for Parents by Sue Whitney
Law 1 – The only tape recording the school will never misplace is the one of you being sarcastic at an IEP meeting. Law 2 – If you lose your Continue Reading →
