Special Education Law and Advocacy
Effective advocacy comes from research, planning, and preparation. When you know a meeting is scheduled, it is time to prepare. If you need help, use the following list as a Continue Reading →
In my state, it is illegal to record people without their permission. Is there an exception for students with disabilities who need to record class lectures for education purposes? Many students Continue Reading →
If you cannot attend a live training, the one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Program is available as an Immediate Download. You can learn about the law and acquire Continue Reading →
Secretary DeVos Makes Clear Federal Funds can be Used to Support Dual Enrollment, Postsecondary Options for Students and Youth with Disabilities On September 17, 2019, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Continue Reading →
This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by The Parents’ Place of Maryland. The program will be held Continue Reading →
COPAA Press Release, September 12, 2019 Appeal Dismissal is a Victory for Children with Disabilities Nationwide “The U.S. Department of Justice has dismissed the U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department) Continue Reading →
Available now in the Wrightslaw Store $19.95 Immediate Download Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2018 is available as an immediate download. When you read about a case, you Continue Reading →
This One-Day 6 hour Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference, a Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., is being sponsored by the Parent Information Center. The program will Continue Reading →
On August 8, 2019, Department of Labor (DOL) released an opinion letter on when parents can take Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) time off for IEP meetings. https://www.dol.gov/whd/opinion/FMLA/2019/2019_08_08_2A_FMLA.pdf This Guidance Continue Reading →
Before school (and IEP season) starts is a great time to review the Wrightslaw 2019 Summer School Self-Study Series. For a self-study guide to transition planning, assessments, and services – Continue Reading →
