Tongued Tied at IEP Meetings
Do you get tongue tied at IEP meetings, not knowing what to say at times? Here are some answers to questions and comments that have worked for me that I Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: IEPs
Don’t Miss the Early Bird Discount for Wrightslaw All About IEPs Training in Fairfax, VA
This one-day, five hour program about IEPs will focus on: * The IEP statute, Regulations, and Commentary to the regulations * Recent IEP caselaw * Drafting of SMART IEPs. Early Continue Reading →
If 2 Children are Entitled to a Complete Apple, You Need 2 Apples
We’re not really talking about apples. We’re talking about how some schools use paraprofessionals in the classroom. In the example below, using simple logic, you can see how many paras Continue Reading →
Confidentiality and IEPs
I am the Assistant Coordinator of an Adult Learner Services program that assists adults who left high school before graduation. These students are now seeking a GED and often discuss Continue Reading →
“Minimum” vs. “Maximum” FAPE
A sped director told me some states were “minimum” FAPE states and some were “maximum” FAPE states. Where can I find this concept in writing? There is no such concept Continue Reading →
MN Supreme Court Refuses to Limit Extracurricular & Nonacademic Activities to those that “Educate the Child”
Can my child’s IEP include supplementary aids and services for extracurricular activities and after-school programs? The answer is yes. We receive many questions from parents about extracurricular activities, after school Continue Reading →
Advocating for a Child with ADHD – 504 or IEP?
I’ve scheduled my daughter for a speech & language evaluation due to CAPD and potential expressive language disorder. She also has a diagnosis of ADHD Inattentive. Our school district goes Continue Reading →
Do I HAVE to Sign the IEP?
Why has the school never asked me to sign the IEP? The federal special education law and regulations do not require a child’s parent to sign the IEP. Parents are Continue Reading →
Does Medication Make a Child Ineligible for an IEP?
My son is in the 6th grade. He has sensory processing disorders, executive functioning problems, and severe anxiety. He had an IEP for emotional problems. When he takes medication, his Continue Reading →
Article being revised: “Preventing Harmful Restraint/Seclusion in Schools Act” –
On Tuesday, July 13, we received the text of an article, “Preventing Harmful Restraint/Seclusion in Schools Act” by Jess Butler, Esq. Jess is the Congressional Affairs Coordinator for the Autism Continue Reading →
