Although autism awareness and screening continue to increase within minority communities, the autism diagnosis rate among Hispanic children continues to lag behind the rate of non-Hispanic children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
Month: July 2020
How can you prepare your child for evaluation under IDEA?
Usually, the first step to obtain an individualized education program (IEP) for a child is for the child to attend an evaluation. Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents have a right to obtain an evaluation for their child at no...
Report: Many states not meeting IDEA requirements
Each year, states must report to the U.S. Department of Education regarding their progress in providing special education services. This allows the Department of Education to evaluate how well states comply with and implement the elements of the Individuals with...
When should you request an Individual Educational Evaluation?
If your child has a disability, it’s important to know your options in the public school system under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA). Your child has a right to certain standards of education. If you feel your child is not being served by the...