“The rules around what you can and can’t do during an IEP meeting are tricky. Can you take notes during the meeting? Can you record it? Here are some common questions about parent rights during IEP meetings, and answers to help.”
Tag Archives: special education
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference? | Special Education Law
“Knowing which laws do what is a big part of understanding the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan. Explore more details about your child’s legal rights. And if you need help navigating special education law in your state, consider reaching out to your local Parent Training and Information Center. The people there can answer questions and give practical advice on issues specific to your area.”
Endrew F. Case Decided: Supreme Court Rules on IEP Benefit
“The Supreme Court ruled today that Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) must give kids with disabilities more than a de minimis, or minimal, educational benefit. The ruling could have a big effect on school services for kids with learning and attention issues.”
Slow Processing Speed | Help Teacher See Processing Speed as Real Issue
“Don’t assume they’ve already read the report—even if they’re on your child’s IEP team.”
ADHD & Teacher Fit | What It Taught Me About My Son
Over the years, her son’s ADHD caused him a lot of grief. But finding the right teacher fit made all the difference. Read this mom’s story. Source: ADHD & Teacher Fit | What It Taught Me About My Son
Webinar for Parents of Dyslexic Kids: Know Your Rights – Special Ed Law and Dyslexia – Dyslexia Training Institute Blog
Education changes everything and, with the right information, parents can be better prepared to advocate for their child.
Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP by Pat Howey, Advocate
Autism Vocabulary 101: Illustrations from an autism mom | Blog | Autism Speaks
I Had No Idea That Life on the Spectrum Is Like THIS! Totally Changed My Perspective | The Autism Site Blog
It might be difficult to understand what a child or loved one with autism is going through, but it’s still possible to imagine it. via I Had No Idea That Life on the Spectrum Is Like THIS! Totally Changed My Perspective | The Autism Site Blog.
Wrightslaw – Topics – Learn About Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
At your next IEP meeting, the team will be talking about how FAPE will be delivered to your child. Know what a Free Appropriate Public Education means for your child with an IEP! http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/fape.index.htm
S.O.A.R. Tutoring & Advocacy 