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What is My Parent Role in Transition Assessments?

Posted on 02/11/2016 by Wrightslaw — Leave a reply

Many parents and teachers are not aware that IDEA requires schools to help your child during transition. IDEA requires transition assessments, goals, and services in your child’s IEP before he Continue Reading →

Help! I Dread Going to IEP Meetings

Posted on 04/14/2011 by Pat Howey — 2 Comments ↓

I get a knot in my stomach for days ahead of time. When I provide information and observations about my child at IEP meetings, the team ignores them. How can Continue Reading →

“We’ve Seen It All” – Lessons from the Trenches

Posted on 02/27/2010 by Wrightslaw — 9 Comments ↓

When it comes to special education, Becky McGee and her 19-year-old son, Kyle, feel as if they’ve seen it all. Ms. McGee hopes her hard-won lessons might benefit other parents. Continue Reading →