VA Parents: Parent Education Session
Don’t miss the fall Parent Education Session at the Special Education Advocacy Clinic at William & Mary Law School – “Keeping Your Child’s IEP on Track.” Tuesday, November 3, 4:00-5:30 Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Advocacy
The Power of Parent Advocacy
This time of year the football chant is ringing in our heads – “We’ve got the pow-er!” This year, get some of that advocacy power! “Key changes in the special Continue Reading →
How Many Days After Signing the IEP Can It Be Revised?
Good question from Marissa on the Community Helpline today. I had an IEP meeting with my son’s school on Monday. I didn’t agree with it, but signed it. How many Continue Reading →
Call in Your Comment – Education News Parents Can Use
Education News Parents Can Use Broadcast Tuesday night, September 15, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, will feature Secretary Duncan in a special town hall meeting, subtitled “America Goes Back to School.” Call Continue Reading →
Speak Up Today! Town Hall Meeting on Education Reform
Act today to share your concerns about: Closing the disability achievement gap Ensuring a meaningful education that enables every child to succeed Meaningful parent participation in IEP meetings and as Continue Reading →
Denying Access to IEPs for Regular Ed Teachers
I am a regular ed teacher. It’s been weeks since I started teaching at a new school, and I have no idea who is on an IEP or 504. I Continue Reading →
Adding Parent Input to the IEP – Here’s How!
Last week we posted about using an IEP Parent Attachment to add input to your child’s IEP. We heard immediately from Daunna who wrote: The question was “How can I Continue Reading →
The School Won’t Let Me Add Input to My Child’s IEP
I wrote a “parent IEP attachment” and asked that it be included with my child’s IEP. The special education coordinator refused. She said my input could not be attached to Continue Reading →
Last Chance for Summer Reading Projects
Thanks to Chicago Special Education Examiner, Kindall Nelson, who reviews and recommends books every parent of a child with special needs should read. Several of Kindall’s favorites, she says are 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 →
