Special Education Law and Advocacy
Question before the Court in Safford United School District #1 v. Redding at https://www.wrightslaw.com/blogs/09/safford.redding.htm) Whether the Fourth Amendment prohibits public school officials from conducting a search of a student suspected Continue Reading →
On Monday, June 22, 2009, the Supreme Court issued a powerful pro-child decision in Forest Grove School District v. T.A. This is a case about tuition reimbursement for a disabled Continue Reading →
I am a counselor with the local mental health agency. I’m working with a 4 year old boy who has been “kicked out of” two preschool programs for behavior problems. Continue Reading →
Although most people are focused on summer vacations, a new school year will be here before you know it. A Wrightslaw training program will teach the knowledge and skills you Continue Reading →
My child has struggled in school for years. He hasn’t failed because we provide private tutoring and work with him at home. We asked the school for special ed services. Continue Reading →
What can you do if a school team refuses to evaluate a child? What can you do if the school team insists that an evaluation will not provide relevant information Continue Reading →
I am a special education teacher. I have some concerns and questions about how students are receiving the mandated special ed services. 1. Is there a legal definition of self-contained Continue Reading →
If you plan to move or change schools, you need to get reliable information about the schools you are considering. These websites will help: Great Schools at http://www.greatschools.org/ Great Schools Continue Reading →
2009 Reports released on Seclusions and Restraints May 2009 – GAO Report: Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers What Continue Reading →
How many times have you wanted to let someone know of your experiences with the IEP process? Here is your chance to be heard. A special education master’s student at Continue Reading →
