Special Education Law and Advocacy
Stephanie: My son is in 8th grade transitioning to high school in the same district. He is diagnosed with ADHD, Convergence Insufficiency (visual impairment), Specific reading disability and dysgraphia. Team Continue Reading →
Lysherille: My son was tested and has a specific learning disability in math. His teacher says he doesn’t need an IEP, he just needs a 504 that will allow him Continue Reading →
Michele: Our district allowed us to record our IEP meeting, however not the 504 meeting. Is there a law not allowing recordings for a 504?
Gerry: Does a child with a disability (autism and ADHD) have to be re-evaluated every 3 years in order to retain the 504 status?
Reba: I have a patient who is AIG, ADHD and ODD. The school wants to suspend her quite often. She does not have an IEP in place. I suggested to Continue Reading →
Sam: My son plays a school sport. The grade point requirement for the district is 2.0. HIs is 1.997. They are not wanting to let him play. He has acommodations Continue Reading →
Janice: I am working with a grandmother that has a 6 year old grandchild that is being served in special education under autism. As with many autistic students, he has Continue Reading →
Anna: What happens when a school can not provide all service minutes to student’s with IEPs. Can the school be sued? What law or laws would that fall under?
Jennifer: My Son’s School never implemented the 504 we had put in place before school began. The most important execution was that all staff know who he was and the Continue Reading →
Julie: Is it legally mandatory for a high school student to attend an initial 504 meeting at a public High School? I am the Mother and specifically requested to have Continue Reading →
