You requested your child’s school to assess your child for a learning disability. However, what happens after the school’s evaluation? What are your next steps? Your next steps will depend on whether or not you agree with the results of the school’s assessment of your...
Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
Year: 2022
How do you start transition planning in an IEP?
As your child grows older, their needs will change – both in their personal lives and education. Their independent education program (IEP) should reflect those changes. This is especially important as your child enters high school, and takes one step closer to...
What kinds of tests are part of an educational evaluation?
As we have discussed in previous blog posts, the first step to retaining special education services for your child is generally an evaluation. Whether the school conducts this evaluation, or you obtain an independent educational evaluation (IEE) from a private agency,...
The state of teacher shortages – and students’ rights
It is not news to hear about the teacher shortages affecting schools across the country. This issue was already particularly prevalent in special education programs for years – and the pandemic only made matters worse. Parents of students with disabilities may be...
My child doesn’t qualify for an IEP. What now?
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), your child has a disability that could make them eligible to receive special education services. However, the school’s evaluation found that your child does not need an individual education program...
Report: Students with disabilities unfairly removed from class
Getting a call from your child’s school can be stressful. As a parent, you worry about your child’s situation, and in addition, both your child’s school day and your workday have been interrupted. Despite this, schools all around the country are calling parents to...
What exactly is an IEP violation?
Obtaining an independent education program (IEP) for your child often feels like a positive step forward. After all, they will get the accommodations and services they need to learn effectively. It may be a step forward, but it is also just one of the first steps to...
Are dyslexia services lacking?
Although dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the United States, many students with dyslexia still struggle to obtain the help and support they need in school. There are several reasons for this, but a recent article highlighted one critical reason that...
Requesting an evaluation? Here are some tips.
If you suspect that your child may have a learning disability, it is important to have their school evaluate them. In order to do so, you will need to submit a written request to your child’s school. Getting started with this procedure may be stressful and/or...
Student heading to college? Three things to consider.
Going to college is a big step for any student; however, if your child has a disability, this step may require additional planning and preparation. Unfortunately, individualized education programs (IEPs) do not transfer to college. As we discussed in a previous blog...