We’re Moving! – When Should I Tell the School?
Last year the school really dropped the ball on my child’s IEP. His ‘first year’ teacher left out all the accommodations and modifications. He had his worst year on record. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Evaluations
More About Evaluations…
Can a parent request that the school use exactly the same tests when evaluating a student for his triennial IEP? We want the same tests conducted to compare progress. No, Continue Reading →
“What is the Law about Evaluations?” – a psychologist asks
I am a high school psychologist. What is the law for students who have already been tested 2 times. Colleges and our state Voc/Ed Services tell me I need to Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs – On Sale Now!
New Book! Wrightslaw: All About IEPs is at the printer now! Shipping second week of December $12.95 Order now Answers more than 200 frequently asked questions & introduces Continue Reading →
Interpreter as Teacher? Not in IDEA
My son is deaf and low functioning. What are the laws about using an interpreter as a teacher? My son’s education team feels that this is appropriate. I don’t. What Continue Reading →
Test Scores Dropping – What Can You Do?
Did you receive academic test results for your child that were much lower than you expected? In some cases parents say they received no scores for certain subjects or were Continue Reading →
Test Scores Dropping – What Can You Do?
Did you receive academic test results for your child that were much lower than you expected? In some cases parents say they received no scores for certain subjects or were Continue Reading →
Is Child with Passing Grades Eligible for Special Ed Under IDEA?
My child has struggled in school for years. He hasn’t failed because we provide private tutoring and work with him at home. We asked the school for special ed services. Continue Reading →
Can the School be Forced to Evaluate a Child?
What can you do if a school team refuses to evaluate a child? What can you do if the school team insists that an evaluation will not provide relevant information Continue Reading →
10 Tips for Ending the School Year
Did your child have a great school year? Did your child make progress this year? Will your child make a major transition next year? Here are some great tips for Continue Reading →
