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This acronym gets thrown around a lot in IEP meetings and for Parents who are navigating the IEP process for the first time, it might be unclear what that really means. "Free Appropriate Public Education" At its most basic level, the term "FAPE" stands for "Free Appropriate Public Education." This is the legal right under the IDEA guaranteed to students with qualifying disabilities. Breaking the term down further: Free refers to the right that the students education has no o

If your child was suspended or expelled you might be invited to a manifestation determination meeting. Here's what that it is and how to prepare.

District's often misapply the meaning of the Least Restrictive Environment and require Student's to try every "less restrictive" placement first before placing them in a technically "more restrictive" environment. This"Try and Fail First" mentality often interferes with a Student's ability to appropriately access a meaningful education. So, how can a Parent respond to this and make sure their child is appropriately placed?