Special Education Law and Advocacy
“My child is 14. When I requested a transition plan and transition services, the IEP team said they don’t have to provide transition services until he is 16. Is this Continue Reading →
Does a teacher or service provider have the right to refuse to be recorded during an IEP meeting? Is there caselaw or code that deals with this? An IEP meeting Continue Reading →
The school sent us a “draft” Present Level of Performance for math and told us our feedback was welcome. We wrote our draft and sent it back to the school. Continue Reading →
Effective advocacy comes from research, planning, and preparation. When you know a meeting is scheduled, it is time to prepare. If you need help, use the following list as a Continue Reading →
On August 8, 2019, Department of Labor (DOL) released an opinion letter on when parents can take Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) time off for IEP meetings. https://www.dol.gov/whd/opinion/FMLA/2019/2019_08_08_2A_FMLA.pdf This Guidance Continue Reading →
Before school (and IEP season) starts is a great time to review the Wrightslaw 2019 Summer School Self-Study Series. For a self-study guide to transition planning, assessments, and services – Continue Reading →
ESY services are different from summer school, summer remedial classes, and summer enrichment programs. Be prepared – this problem is not unusual! Don’t let “never happened” impact your child’s ESY. Continue Reading →
Spring 2019: Thanks to one of our readers who emails a reminder – The school system I work for is changing to a computerized version of the IEP. The Continue Reading →
My son is 14 and has autism. I’m concerned that the school is not complying with his IEP so, I spoke to someone on the Board of Education about my Continue Reading →
The Virginia Beach school district is once again suing for due process to get Marisa Norman back into public school. “After winning a four-year battle, Navy Capt. Cassidy Norman and Continue Reading →
