Experienced Advocacy: What I Rely on Most
Recently, we heard from an experienced advocate in Vermont who shared some insight about his years as an advocate and what has served him well. We thought we would share, Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Special Ed Law
Eligibility for Special Ed: Grades, IQ Scores, Evaluations
I read a document on your website that said a student does not have to be functioning below grade level to qualify for special education services. I can’t find that Continue Reading →
No F’s Allowed? Teacher Sues for Harassment & Retaliation
Sue Goudreau, a fourth grade teacher, is suing her principal and other school officials after the principal ordered teachers to alter grades so no child received a failing grade. Ms. Continue Reading →
Parent-Teacher Conference Across 8 Time Zones
Desperately wanting to be part of your child’s educational experience but finding it difficult to coordinate your schedule and attend meetings? If you think you have trouble, try taking part Continue Reading →
Miss Emma’s IEP Map for Success
Sometimes the best way to approach an IEP team is through the heart. One of our readers, Nan, offered some interesting ideas about how to approach the IEP team to Continue Reading →
Top 10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out
Check out these top 10 signs you might be suffering from “special ed advocate burn out” – submitted by one of our favorite Texas advocates. 10. You think of the Continue Reading →
Do Parents Have to Excuse Members of the IEP Team?
The bottom line is no. If you do not agree, a required member of the IEP team may not be excused. If the school asks you to consent to excuse Continue Reading →
April Showers Bring…Wrightslaw Conferences!
April is a busy month for Wrightslaw. Conference locations include AR, OH, IA, NJ, MD and ME. Check out the schedule page for details. Sign up for one today!
Can I Revoke Consent for a Service in the IEP?
My son is dyslexic. He has an IEP and receives services in a special education classroom. Because he is not making enough progress, I enrolled him in the Barton Reading Continue Reading →
Melody’s Success Story: “The Time I Realized My Brother was Different”
Jackie Igafo-Te’o says she had a “surreal feeling” when she saw two of her children on television. Melody, 13, and her brother, Michael, 15, were featured in a two-minute Disney Continue Reading →
