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Date: Dec. 19, 2005
Issue: 335
ISSN: 1538-3202
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At
Wrightslaw, our mission
is to help you gain the information and skills you need to navigate
the changing world of special education.
This issue
of The Special Ed Advocate answers your questions about sending
kids with disabilities home early; includes a success story from
a parent who got 140 hours of compensatory education for his child;
tips for taking care of yourself; free shipping & savings
in holiday sale ends tomorrow (12/20).
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Special Ed Advocate newsletter is free - please forward
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1. Is it Legal to Send Special Ed Kids Home Early?
A parent writes, "In my district, special ed kids are sent home from school early - from 30 minutes to one hour earlier than 'regular ed' students. When I asked about this, I was told, 'All special ed students are released early, that's the rule.' Is this legal?"
We
continue to receive questions from parents and teachers about
school districts that have one set of rules about transportation
for "special ed kids" and a different set of rules for
everyone else.
In
Is
it Legal to Send Special Ed Kids Home Early?, we answer your
questions. When parents unite and work together, they are a powerful
force. This article describes how a group of parents organized
and brought a successful OCR complaint against a powerful school
system in Virginia.
Learn more about discrimination
and harassment.
"One evening my wife mentioned that the school released the special ed kids earlier than the regular ed kids. In fact, the school released our son (who has autism) 27 minutes earlier than they released nondisabled students -- every day."
In How I got 140 Hours of Compensatory Education for My Child, this father will tell you what he did, how he did it, what he accomplished, and share mistakes he made in negotiating for compensatory education. Read Success Story
Success Stories
Learn how other parents used information from Wrightslaw and common sense to resolve problems and get better services for their children in Wrightslaw Success Stories.
Parent Advocacy
For parents, obstacles to effective advocacy include lack of information, isolation, and emotions. Learn how to use tactics and strategies to anticipate problems, manage conflict, and avoid crises in the Special Education Advocacy section.
3. Free Shipping & Autographed Books - Special Sale Ends Dec 20!
Do you know someone who is passionate about special education advocacy?
Do you know someone who would like a personally autographed Wrightslaw book?
Are you looking for a unique holiday gift?
Order any Wrightslaw book and get free shipping - save $4.95!
Wrightslaw books make great gifts for friends, teachers, and child advocates! Your autographed book will come in a special holiday gift box.
Order now - this offer ends Tuesday, December 20!
Info about special sale - Internet Orders - Fax & Phone Orders
4. Tips: Taking Care of Yourself
Raising
a child with special educational needs can be overwhelming.
If you are not careful, special education can consume your
life. Many parents drive themselves until they are exhausted
and burned out.
With the increased demands on your time (and pocketbook) during
the holidays, these problems can seem overwhelming.
Pace yourself. Listen to tapes about time management. Use a schedule to gain control of your life. Spend time with friends or family to recharge your batteries and regain a healthy perspective.
5. Subscription & Contact Info
The Special Ed Advocate is a free online newsletter about special education legal and advocacy issues, cases, and tactics and strategies. Newsletter subscribers also receive "alerts" about new cases, events, and special offers on Wrightslaw books. Subscribe
Contact Info
Pete
and Pam Wright
Wrightslaw & The Special Ed Advocate
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Website: https://www.wrightslaw.com
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