IEP FAQs: What should be the “Effective Date” on IEPs?
“Effective date” means just what it says. If you write an IEP and put the “effective date” as the date of the meeting, then the IEP goes into effect on Continue Reading →
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IEP FAQs: Can I write on the IEP?
My daughter attended her first IEP meeting today, it was a disaster. Does she have the right to write on the IEP under parental concerns? She wanted to write a Continue Reading →
The Special Education Law Blog Earns 5 Stars!
The Special Education Law Blog by Charlie Fox, a Chicago Illinois attorney who is also the parent of child with a disability, is a remarkable and wonderful resource about special Continue Reading →
Homebound Services: Two Hours a Week = FAPE?
Recently, someone asked a question about homebound services, whether the law limits the time for direct instruction. Here’s the question… My daughter is on home bound services and the special Continue Reading →
How Can I Develop SMART IEP Goals for Behavior Problems?
Debbie writes: First, it was a pleasure to attend your Special Ed Law & Advocacy Conference in Bridgewater NJ last month. It was also a pleasure to sit with you Continue Reading →
Is a “Virtual School” the Right Choice for Your Child?
After reading David’s post about his son attending a virtual school [at https://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=23 ], we realized we needed to learn more about “Virtual Schools.” After doing some research, we learned Continue Reading →
Successful Advocacy from a Special Ed Teacher
We often hear success stories from parents. But here’s a good one from a special ed teacher that we wanted to share with you. I am a very busy special Continue Reading →
New Policy or Regulation for IEPs? Ask for a Written Copy!
Is your school district or the IEP team quoting policy or regulation that you’ve never heard of before or don’t understand? Actually, here are several that I’d like to see Continue Reading →
Parents Rights: Can We Set the IEP Meeting Date?
“What rights do the parents have on setting the meeting dates? Can the teachers flat out refuse to meet on Friday afternoons?” The special education regulations do not give hours Continue Reading →
