Utilizing your right to demand a Prior Written Notice (PWN) is huge when used properly and not enough parents use it or are aware of what it is. When you make a request in writing or at an IEP meeting, they can’t just say “no.” They are required to provide you with a...
One out of five children experiences bullying. Children with disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. It was found that “35.3% of students with behavioral and emotional disorders, 33.9% of students with autism, 24.3% of students with...
Childhood discipline can haunt kids later in their education. There are many school disciplinary actions inflicted upon students without giving parents any kind of say-so in the matter. It is a common occurrence for schools to fail to inform parents that their child...
If your child has repeatedly refused to go to school, please don’t wait to take proactive steps to address this behavior. School avoidance is when a child refuses to attend school or has difficulty remaining in school the entire day. It can start by missing a day or...
Do you know where to find the Parent Input section in your child’s IEP? If you’re like most parents, the answer is most likely “no”. One of the first things I do when I’m working with my clients is to have them find the Parent Input section of the IEP and help...
An advocate has the power to hold your child’s future in his or her hands. You need to do your due diligence if you want to make a wise choice regarding the person to whom you give this enormous responsibility. The reason why there is so much confusion and controversy...
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