Discontinuing Services? Not So Fast!!
My 12 yr old daughter has had an IEP for 5 years for deficits in written communication skills. A year before we were scheduled for a triennial evaluation, the school Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Training Coming to West Columbia, SC on September 11, 2015
Pro-Parents of South Carolina is hosting a Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training on September 11, 2015 at Glenforest School, located at 1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia, SC. Presenter Continue Reading →
Legal? Child Study Intervention Plan Instead of IEP
Is is legal to keep a child on a Child Study Intervention Plan for years after the eligibility process? Interesting question from Virginia. Here are the facts we know. Twice-exceptional Continue Reading →
Reminder! Wrightslaw Training Coming to Knoxville, TN on June 17, 2015
Reminder! Wrightslaw Training in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The ARC Tennessee is sponsoring this Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. Location: Knoxville Marriott in Knoxville, TN. Continue Reading →
Requesting a 1 to 1: Be Careful What You Wish For!
When parents request a one-to-one aide or paraprofessional for their child with a disability, they are often frustrated by the school district’s response. Even when the district agrees to their Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw Training Coming to Raleigh, NC on September 9, 2015
Sponsor, the Wake County Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina welcomes presenter Pete Wright, Esq. for this east coast Wrightslaw training. The NC State University’s McKimmon Center is Continue Reading →
The School is Taking Away My Son’s Para
My 4th grade son has a one-one para. He has autism, is easily distracted, and has a hard time staying on task. The school said since he has no severe Continue Reading →
Why Did the Teacher Give Us the SAME IEP as Last Year?
My son’s special ed teacher decided to give us the same IEP from last year? Is this legal? She didn’t even make out a new one! You are not alone. Continue Reading →
Sleep Disorders, Truancy and Student Needs: A Complicated Mix
I have a student with a sleep disorder and emotional issues. How do the compulsory attendance laws and a student with special education needs intertwine? Good question. All states have Continue Reading →
Parent Request: “No Restraint”
Does the school system need parental consent to restrain a student with autism? He has never had to be restrained before. He does not communicate well, but he is not Continue Reading →
