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...
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Special Education Law
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...
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...
What about English learners in special education?
If your child has a learning disability and English is not their first language, going to school can seem like a significant challenge. However, you and your child still have rights, and you can ensure your child receives an education that meets their specific needs....
Signs of learning disabilities: Kids v. teens
The early diagnosis of a learning disability can help young children prepare for school. However, not every child may show signs of having a learning disability until much later in their school journey. This may leave parents wondering: are the signs of a learning...