Advocacy Self-Study Week 4: Link Up With Other Advocates
In our self-study series for new advocates, we’ve posted about what you need to learn and what skills you need to acquire. Last week we posted 10 tips for good Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Wrightslaw
Wrightslaw Trainings Heading to the Carolinas in September!
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. Pete Wright, Esq., presents both Continue Reading →
Learn How to Ask the 5 W’s + H + E Questions
When you attend meetings with school personnel, you will meet staff who will tell you what to do and how to solve your problems (AKA Know-it-Alls). They view themselves as Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Training Coming to El Paso, TX!
Wayne Steedman, Esq., will present this one-day Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training on September 24, 2015. The Federal Bar Association, El Paso Chapter sponsors the training. The conference Continue Reading →
Self-Study Week 3: Tips for Good Advocates
The law gives parents power to use in educational decisions for their children. Parents should not be afraid to use their power. But, there are better ways to obtain positive Continue Reading →
DOJ Finds GA Violates ADA by Segregating Students with Disabilities
On July 15, 2015, the United States sent its findings to the State of Georgia stating that the State’s administration of the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Continue Reading →
Delivering the Promise of ADA in Our Schools
A Denver charter school disenrolled a kindergarten student after finding out on orientation day that he had a mobility issue that would require him to use the school’s elevator. The Continue Reading →
Schools Warned On Speech Services For Kids With Autism
“Federal education officials are reminding schools not to skimp on needed speech and language services for children with autism. In a letter to states, officials from the U.S. Department of Continue Reading →
Sale Ends Wednesday, July 29, 2015! Wrightslaw Summer Sale!
Don’t Put It Off! Order today and receive 25% Off and FREE Shipping on orders $35.00 and over! Includes all Wrightslaw Books, E-Books, Training Downloads, Advocacy Supplies and DVD. Order Continue Reading →
Self-Study Week 2: Read One Book a Month Plan
So you want to be an advocate for your child! What do you need to learn? What skills do you need to acquire? Parents are far more likely to succeed Continue Reading →
