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 →
Special Offer From Wrightslaw
***Limited Time Only! Save 25%…over $40.00 in savings. Advocates Combo with Free Wright Tote – Includes – Special Education Law (print and PDF download versions), From Emotions to Advocacy, (print Continue Reading →
Will My Child Be Promoted? The School Won’t Answer My Question!
I went to the school to ask if my son will be promoted to the 6th grade. They say I must wait till the last day of school to know. Continue Reading →
LRE: Does My Child Have a Legal Right to a General Ed Placement?
My child has a learning disability. Her Individual Education Plan (IEP) puts her in general education with accommodation. She also receives one hour of pullout reading services each day. She Continue Reading →
