The Wrightslaw Story: Pete and Pam Wright, Founders of Wrightslaw.com
In April 2020, we celebrated our 22nd year of providing accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy.
Wrightslaw actually began on November 9, 1993, when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision for Pete's client, Shannon Carter in Florence County v. Shannon Carter. To learn more about Pete and Shannon's case, read Three Generations at the Supreme Court and The
Untold Story.
Pete Wright is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. Pete struggled with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences.
Pam Wright is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the 1970’s. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems, and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising,
educating, and advocating for children with disabilities.
Pete and Pam Wright live on Stingray Point, Deltaville, Virginia. Read more about Pete & Pam - Up Close and Personal.
The Wrightslaw Story
Wrightslaw is an important part of our identity so we include "Wrightslaw"
in the titles of our books. Pete and Pam are co-authors of:
Year in Review Series for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
Pete and Pam Wright also helped to produce the award-winning
DVD, Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board in 2004.
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Programs
Pete and Pam Wright present Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Programs across the country. The training programs are evolving into Virtual or Remote training programs.
Pete and Pam Wright were Adjunct Professors of Law at the William and Mary School of Law where they taught a course about special education law and advocacy and assisted with creation of the Law School's Special Education Law Clinic.
The Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA)
Pete and Pam are co-founders and faculty at the William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA).
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