by Valerie Aprahamien | Jun 6, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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,...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Feb 7, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Oct 17, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Knowing your parent rights can be a game-changer when it comes to successful IEP outcomes. When parents don’t have a clue how to protect their rights and the rights of their child, the school will walk all over you and take advantage of your lack of knowledge. This is...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Oct 10, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Congress created three mechanisms to enforce IDEA. Conversely, since the onset of the IDEA in 1997, all three mechanisms have proven to be insufficient. Across the country, special education programs vary greatly due to unequal implementation of the IDEA. The IDEA...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 8, 2022 | Tip of the Week
What type of Notice for an IEP Meeting Must the District Give Parents? The district must take steps to ensure that one or both parents of a child with a disability are present at each IEP Team meeting or are afforded the opportunity to participate, including notifying...
