Court-Ordered Compliance Plan Still a Very Uphill Battle for MPS
It’s been slow going since Judge Goodstein ordered MPS to do more for kids with special needs in 2008. After dragging their feet last year, it looks like it’s going Continue Reading →
Court-Ordered Compliance Plan Still an Uphill Battle for MPS
It’s been slow going since Judge Goodstein ordered MPS to do more for kids with special needs in 2008. After dragging their feet last year, it looks like it’s going Continue Reading →
Advice About 10-Day Notice Letters to the School
“Do you have any advice about the ’10 day notice letter’ to the school that parents are required to send if they plan to place their child in a private Continue Reading →
All Wound Up – With No Idea Where to Go
Help! I need an attorney! Last year my son’s special ed reading teacher did NOT follow thru with the program in his IEP. The school said they did! Last September, Continue Reading →
Pam – How Old Am I?
How old are you? Ninety-nine percent of us answer this question reflexively, without having to think. A reporter who asked Pete this question on the phone several years ago, was Continue Reading →
If 2 Children are Entitled to a Complete Apple, You Need 2 Apples
We’re not really talking about apples. We’re talking about how some schools use paraprofessionals in the classroom. In the example below, using simple logic, you can see how many paras Continue Reading →
What To Do When ADHD is NOT in the IEP
My daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD but it is not included in her current IEP. The school has her diagnosis on file. The school won’t make any accommodations for Continue Reading →
W&M Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy
The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy August 9-12, 2011 Apply Now! This is a four day training program hosted by the W&M School of Law and Continue Reading →
Special Ed Disputes: Litigate, Negotiate, or Mediate?
If you have attended a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy program or Boot Camp, you know we talk about conflict and other obstacles to effective advocacy. We ask a Continue Reading →
When is PT a “Medical Issue” – and NOT the School’s Responsiblity?
My 3 year old son has Angelman’s syndrome and has just started walking independently. He has a one-to-one aide in the school-based prek program. The school is saying they do Continue Reading →
