If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably have heard me talk about the crucial role that evaluations play in the development of your child’s special education program. In this article, you will learn how assessments/evaluations are used in the...
Did you know that every child on an IEP or 504 is protected against disability-based discrimination, retaliation, and bullying? There are two categories of law that protect your child against disability discrimination: discrimination laws and special education laws....
Why is it necessary for parents to learn how to create a legal paper trail? Because the IEP is a legal process, it is founded upon documentation. The IEP is a legally binding contract, and the school district is obligated to implement exactly what is written in the...
Let’s talk about what I call “uncensored advocacy” which means, being a professional advocate doesn’t limit what I can say or can’t say about the school district, and I don’t believe that I must be politically correct to still be considered as a respected advocate....
Parents always ask, should I request an IEP or a 504? IEPs and 504s are both designed to provide accommodations for a student with disabilities but there’s a big difference between the two. The IEP is driven by IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,...
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