Special Education Law and Advocacy
When my daughter turned 18 years old, the school sent me a parental rights transfer form. This form would put her in charge of her IEP meetings. Do we have Continue Reading →
-from the Autism Society: Planning for Successful Transitions Across Grade Levels The beginning of the new school year is a time of transition. Many teachers may not have previous experience Continue Reading →
Can my high school student with a learning disability take an AP class? The school told us AP classes were not for kids with LD. This is discrimination that is Continue Reading →
Pennsylvania teens and young adults with disabilities now have access to a free app designed to help them find jobs, manage their needs and get on track to living independently. Continue Reading →
IDEA 2004 requires schools to provide physical education services, specially designed if necessary. If your child has a disability and an IEP, the school must provide physical education in your Continue Reading →
My son’s IEP was last updated in 3rd grade. He is now a senior at a private christian school. How can I get his IEP updated for college? There are Continue Reading →
It’s now second semester of my son’s junior year and no attention has ever been paid to a Transition plan. The school has no vocational training, internships, or apprentice programs Continue Reading →
My 7th grade daughter is in an advanced academic program. The proposed IEP accommodations allow her to turn in homework late, with a penalty. We are transition planning for college Continue Reading →
Update: May 2017. OSEP updated its guidance on identifying postsecondary goals in training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living. A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students Continue Reading →
The school wants to transition a 20 year old high school student to post secondary services. What documents establish the exiting criteria? There are no clear, specific documents to establish Continue Reading →
