“We’ve Seen It All” – Lessons from the Trenches
When it comes to special education, Becky McGee and her 19-year-old son, Kyle, feel as if they’ve seen it all. Ms. McGee hopes her hard-won lessons might benefit other parents. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Advocacy
Prior Written Notice (PWN) is a Powerful Tool When Skillfully Used
Two questions keep coming to mind as I participate in IEP meetings for my daughter and for clients of William & Mary School of Law’s PELE Clinic: 1. How can Continue Reading →
Parents Leading the Way
State parent leader, Susan Bruce, will be a featured speaker at “Parents Leading the Way” – the 2010 South Carolina Parent Leadership Conference this weekend at South Carolina State University. 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 →
Can School Attorneys Legally Attend IEP Meetings? – Jeff Responds
In November, I offered to research an issue and write a legal memorandum about whether an attorney for the school can legally attend an IEP team meeting. Thank you to Continue Reading →
VA Alert! Contact Your VA State Senator TODAY on Senate Bill 689
TODAY! VA Senators will be discussing Senate Bill 689 when they meet at 2 pm. The bill would limit the legal rights of people with disabilities who are represented by Continue Reading →
Today: National Call-In Day! Prevent Harmful Use of Restraint & Seclusion in Schools
Today is the day! Thursday, January 21st, tell your members of Congress to support the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247/S.2860) introduced last month by Representatives Continue Reading →
When Are You Coming to MY City?
Christine asks – “Are there any Wrightslaw Conferences scheduled in upcoming months for any Southern States?” Emails and questions just like yours “When are you coming to my city?” trigger Continue Reading →
Using Federal Stimulus $$$ to Construct Seclusion Areas
A Wisconsin school district has decided to use federal stimulus dollars to construct “seclusion areas” in its schools. The decision is opposed by those working to end such practices for Continue Reading →
Start the New Year Off Wright…
…by signing up for a Wrightslaw conference today. Coming first to Florida on January 15th. All About IEPs – Register now! Next up is Louisiana, Illinois, California, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Continue Reading →
