Ravitch Misfires on Reform
– by guest blogger Kalman R. Hettleman, former member of the Baltimore school board and former state human resources secretary. Below is my op-ed in the Baltimore Sun on Diane Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Wrightslaw
Merry Christmas From Wrightslaw
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Everyone at Wrightslaw! Pam, Pete, Sue, Tim and Debra
2014 Wrightslaw Conference Schedule…So Far!
Adding Nashville, TN to the growing list! Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Trainings are heading to the states of Texas, Washington, New York, New Mexico, Idaho, Wisconsin, Arkansas, California, Continue Reading →
OT Services in the IEP: Handwriting
My 8th-grade son’s handwriting is illegible. His IEP includes OT, but no handwriting practice. The school district and OT teacher maintain that handwriting practice is not a function of OT. If Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Sale Ends Tonight at Midnight – 25% Off – Free Shipping – Autographed Books
Our Happy Holiday Sale is ending tonight at Midnight. Order now and receive 25% off all items in the Wrightslaw Store! You also receive Free Shipping on orders of $50 Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss the Early Bird! – Valencia, CA Wrightslaw Training – Early Bird Ends December 9, 2013!
Join Pete Wright, Esq. and sponsor H & H Associates for a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training on May 9, 2014 in Valencia, CA. Register on or before Continue Reading →
New Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – FREE Wrightslaw Training in Edmond, OK…near OKC!
Due to upcoming weather conditions, the conference has been postponed until Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Join Pete Wright, Esq., and sponsors for this one-day Wrightslaw Special Education and Advocacy Training Continue Reading →
How Many Voiceless Kids Could a Camera Save from Harm?
Can a child with an IEP be recorded, filmed, or photographed in the classroom? The US Supreme Court has held that students do not have a right to privacy in Continue Reading →
Could the School Want to Limit My Contact with My Child?
I have a 3 year old daughter diagnosed with ASD. The principal requested that I meet with her and my daughter’s special needs teacher to discuss school policy about dropping Continue Reading →
Does Your School Use “Aide Assessments”?
I asked for an aide for my son. The school said he would have to have an “aide assessment.” What is that? I’ve never heard of such a thing. We’ve Continue Reading →
