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Tag Archives: advocacy strategies

The Principal Accused Me of Being Argumentative!

Posted on 07/18/2013 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

My daughter has pulmonary hypertension. Her cardiologist’s orders say no physical activity – “must be excused from PE.” The principal informed me that she would HAVE to participate in PE. Continue Reading →

Posted in Parent-School Disputes, Strategies | Tagged advocacy strategies, Documentation, Letter to the Stranger, Paper Trails | 1 Comment ↓

Help! My Child’s Rights are Being Violated

Posted on 09/09/2011 by Wrightslaw — 42 Comments ↓

Although I read your newsletter, I am at a loss about how to get my child the services he needs. He is is 9 years old and is diagnosed with Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Parent Rights & Responsibilities | Tagged advocacy strategies, Letter writing | 42 Comments ↓

Resolving Parent-School Disputes – Write a Letter

Posted on 08/23/2011 by Wrightslaw — 4 Comments ↓

I attended the first IEP meeting for my child.  I don’t agree with the school’s proposed IEP.  What should I do? Before the school can place your child in a Continue Reading →

Posted in Letters, Parent-School Disputes | Tagged advocacy strategies, Disagreeing with the IEP, IEP FAQs, Resolving Disputes | 4 Comments ↓

Parent/School Relationship: Marriage Without the Possibility of Divorce

Posted on 08/12/2010 by Wrightslaw — 6 Comments ↓

In our training programs, we tell parents, “Unless you are prepared to remove your child from public school forever, you need to view your relationship with the school as a Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Parent Rights & Responsibilities, Strategies, Teachers | Tagged advocacy strategies, Negotiation, Parent School Relationship, Teachers | 6 Comments ↓

Going Ballistic in a Public Forum – NOT Good Form!

Posted on 08/05/2010 by Wrightslaw — 16 Comments ↓

I am a teacher and always spend time on your website. I have a problem with a parent who is always saying untrue and defamatory statements about my teaching effort. Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Special Ed Law, Special Education Regulations, Strategies, Teachers | Tagged advocacy strategies, Positive Parent-School Relationships, Teachers | 16 Comments ↓

Seat Harness on School Bus: Safety Device or Restraint?

Posted on 04/05/2010 by Wrightslaw — 18 Comments ↓

I’m hopping mad!  I have 6-year-old twins, one is autistic & verbal, the other bi-polar.  The bus driver uses regular seat belts for them unless (on rare occasions) they act Continue Reading →

Posted in Abuse / Restraints, Behavior / Discipline, Letters, Strategies | Tagged advocacy strategies, Phsycial Restraint, Safety, School Bus, Transportation | 18 Comments ↓

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