IEP Progress Reporting– What is “Meaningful” Progress?
Do you know whether your child is making meaningful IEP goal progress? Does your IEP team provide you with hard, objective data quarterly explaining how close to their IEP goal your student…
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Are Private Schools Required to Provide Accommodations under Section 504?
Private Schools and accommodations under Section 504 is a frequent area of concern for our clients. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which is where the term “504…
What NOT to Say to Your Child’s School
WHAT not to say is important, as is WHEN not to say anything to your child’s school. We’ve previously talked about when to get involved in school or special education…
Are We Really Still Having This Conversation? Evidence Based Reading Intervention for Dyslexia
Why are schools still not using evidence based reading instruction for initial instruction and for intervention? And why are parents still calling me to say their school insists on using…
Back to School with an IEP – What to Do Right Now
Back to school with an IEP? 8 Things parents need to know and do right now if their child has an IEP.
School Residency for Special Education and General Education Students
Where You Live Matters: Resolving Residency Issues for Special Education and other Students in Public Schools – Violating residency policies may cause your child to be removed from school and…
IEP SERVICES; WHO-WHAT-WHERE-WHEN
What specific services does your child receive to address her IEP goals? Is the team unclear on this? A education lawyer or education advocate can help when the IEP team…