Whether you’re the parent of a child with special needs or you’re a teacher working in a special education classroom, the subject can be confusing. There’s certainly no shortage of information out there for you to reference, but unfortunately most people don’t have time to wade through the thousands and thousands of articles on special […]
If you have a child who needs special education accommodations in school, it’s helpful for you to stay on top of what’s happening in the world of special education, both locally and around the country. More often than not, the issues that surround this topic will be of the legal variety, so you’ll need find […]
When you have a special needs child in the school system, there is always the potential for disagreement between you and your school district about how the needs of your child must be met and handled. Because of the special education laws in our country, children with special needs must be accommodated for under the […]
The average school day for a special education student is evolving every year. The stigma for putting an in-need student into a special education class is practically gone. Children with learning disabilities, physical issues, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral problems are getting a better education than ever before. Educators are discovering the best ways to cater […]
Your Role as Parent It’s common to hear of parents of children with special needs struggling for their children to receive an adequate education. What they see and feel, and what they’re told by the school district, is often very different. In their hearts they know they’re child could be doing much better, if only […]
While educators, policy makers, and parents are questioning the usefulness of standard suspension protocol, suspension rates across all grade levels have more than doubled over the past three decades. Some studies have found that a large percentage of the suspensions are for minor infractions such as disrupting class, tardiness, and dress code violations, rather than […]
Education that fully accommodates the unique learning disabilities of special needs children is actually a relatively new and young installment of our public education system. Prior to the 1970s, students with special needs had limited options and virtually no chance of succeeding by way of the free public education system alongside non-special needs children. The […]
Make the most out of your meeting with your special education lawyer, whether at the initial consultation or on subsequent visits, by being prepared with all the necessary documents and information. The tips below will help you organize your notes and questions before the clock starts running at the attorney’s office. Initial Meeting You may […]
Because of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, parents of special needs children have several options available to them when they are in a dispute or disagreement with a local school district regarding the special education services their child is receiving. One of those options […]
Inclusive education is a relatively controversial topic for many parents and educators. The idea behind inclusive education is that students with special needs will be placed in the same classroom environment as other students their age who do not have special needs. Within inclusive education, there are two main branches of thinking: mainstreaming and full […]