My son was recently evaluated for special education services by the school district. I disagree with the district’s findings but don’t have the means to finance an independent evaluation. I […]
The cellphone rings and you immediately recognize the number of your son’s school. Your stomach drops. You know that you have to take the call. You rush to the school […]
A bill aimed at limiting the use of willful defiance as a reason for suspension and expulsion of students in the California public school system, is winding its way through […]
I just attended my son’s IEP and the school district wants to change his placement for next year. I don’t agree with the changes and want my child to continue […]
TOP TEN TIPS: IEP While this list is meant to be helpful it is not meant to be exclusive. I publish this in the hope that parents will recognize the […]
“What’s A ‘Wechsler’?”: Understanding Your Child’s Proposed Assessment Plan I recently requested that my child be evaluated for special education services. The school district sent me a one-page form with […]
After I sent a request for assessment letter to the school district I was told by the Principal that they weren’t going to evaluate. She didn’t offer any reason “why” […]
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