When You are in Mediation, You are Negotiating
We are about to go into mediation and have concerns and questions about the process. Q: Can parents tape record the meeting? If the district will have an attorney present Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Pam Wright
When Teachers Bully
What do we do when our children are bullied by teachers? My son has a teacher who actually calls the kids wieners and makes fun of them if they are Continue Reading →
High Expectations: Raising the Bar for Children with Disabilities?
At the annual convention of the Council for Exceptional Children last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on special educators to take responsibility for the success of their students. Duncan Continue Reading →
Using an “Educational Model” – a Way to Deny Services?
What is the difference between a medical model and an educational model? I was asked a question recently that intrigued me, so I did a little research. When school personnel Continue Reading →
All Parents with Kids in Special Ed Need to See This Video
Sent from one of our readers – I have Dyslexia. I told numerous people I have dyslexia including teachers, psychologist ect… when I had my son tested for learning disabilities. Continue Reading →
Inspiration from Eunice Kennedy Shriver: A Woman With So Much to Do
“You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence, you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message Continue Reading →
Our Law Student’s Success Story
In January, Pete and I became adjunct professors at the William & Mary Law School. We teach a Special Education Law and Advocacy class and assist the Law School with Continue Reading →
ISO Stories & Reports about Restraints, Seclusion & Aversives
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congress’ investigative arm, is seeking information about the use of restraints, seclusion, and aversives in public school day programs. The GAO is developing a report Continue Reading →
Should Poor Organizational Skills be Accommodated in an IEP?
What can be included in the IEP accommodations? Can we stipulate in my son’s IEP that he will not be required to keep an assignment notebook, but will have the Continue Reading →
Identifying Inattentive ADHD-1
I am an elementary school special education teacher and I’m concerned that one of my students is being overlooked. I work with a 4th grade student we believe has ADHD-I Continue Reading →
