Shouldn’t a Sub Have Access to IEPs?
My son had a substitute teacher for four weeks. She didn’t know what accommodations he required in class. She said she never saw his IEP. Shouldn’t a substitute have access Continue Reading →
The Principal Accused Me of Being Argumentative!
My daughter has pulmonary hypertension. Her cardiologist’s orders say no physical activity – “must be excused from PE.” The principal informed me that she would HAVE to participate in PE. Continue Reading →
Walk-In Registration Available for this West Coast Wrightslaw Conference – Destination…San Diego
Waited until the last minute to register? Walk-In Registration is available for you. The University of San Diego Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice is the setting for this Continue Reading →
10 Ways You Can Tell It’s an IEP Meeting in Texas
10 Ways You Can Tell it is an IEP meeting in Texas……… (where sped is considered contact sport). 1. At the annual IEP meeting, both the advocate and special ed Continue Reading →
Space Available – Two Trainings…Two West Coast Cities
Date: July 11, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Location: Portland, OR. Speaker: Pete Wright, Esq. Date: July 19, 2013 Event: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Continue Reading →
Can an Outside Professional Be Part of the IEP Team?
The school said, “I am not sure if you are aware, outside professionals are not considered a part of the IEP team. Your doctor really cannot participate. Parents use professionals Continue Reading →
The School Insists We Medicate My Daughter!
My daughter has ADHD. She sometimes “acts out” but is not a behavior problem. At the IEP meeting, the Assistant Principal demanded that we put her on meds. He gave Continue Reading →
Free Resources for Parents
Playing catch-up this summer? Use the time for summer learning and reading opportunities. Add these free resources to your reading list. From Wrightslaw: A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention Continue Reading →
So You Want to Be An Advocate?
I am searching for guidelines for special ed advocates. Are there legal requirements for becoming an advocate? There is no formal process and currently no national certification for advocates. Try Continue Reading →
So You Want to Be An Advocate?
I am searching for guidelines for special ed advocates. Are there legal requirements for becoming an advocate? There is no formal process and currently no national certification for advocates. Try Continue Reading →
