Special Education Law and Advocacy
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading – from the International Dyslexia Association (Executive Summary) “Reading difficulties are the most common cause of academic failure and underachievement. The NAEP Continue Reading →
You say parents have rights but I don’t think they do. I think parents are powerless. The only parents who have rights are financially able to afford the implementation of Continue Reading →
“When a local school board member met with President Barack Obama [last] week, he pressed for the federal government to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. Continue Reading →
I laughed so hard this made me cry, or did I cry so hard it made me laugh? Do your IEP meetings give you a headache and make you cry? Continue Reading →
I am the Assistant Coordinator of an Adult Learner Services program that assists adults who left high school before graduation. These students are now seeking a GED and often discuss Continue Reading →
One month, four states, five Wrightslaw conferences! Join Pete Wright, Esq., in Baton Rouge, LA on March 3, Eureka, CA on March 17, Monterey, CA on March 24 and Norfolk, Continue Reading →
My child attends private school and demonstrates focus problems, tics, and some hyperactivity. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD by a physician who recommended a psychoeducational evaluation. The public school Continue Reading →
My son is 18. He suffers from anxiety and bi-polar. He just had his first IEP. He is very bright and scored above average on all his academic testing. Emotionally Continue Reading →
The issue of insurance covering ABA therapy for children with autism is a big issue for families in many states and for military families moving from state to state. Although Continue Reading →
Space is still available for the upcoming Wrightslaw conference in Waldorf, MD. This location is just outside of Washington, DC. Listen to Pete discuss two recent rulings from Maryland’s U.S. Continue Reading →
