PLEASE NOTE: To protect your safety in response to the threats of Covid-19, we are offering our clients the ability to meet with us in person, via telephone or through video conferencing. Please call our office to discuss your options.
Se Habla Español · Free Consultation
Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
Your child’s school says they do not have the funding to provide all of the services outlined in your child’s independent education program (IEP). This does not seem right to you. So, what should you do in this situation? Three steps you can take It can be stressful...
There are many types of services that a child with disabilities can obtain through special education. In a previous blog post, we discussed the basics of supplementary services. However, it is also common for children in special education programs to receive related...
Adapting educational materials and providing accommodations are some of the pillars of special education. Some of those accommodations include supplementary aids and services, which are key aspects of special education. So, what do these services entail? How can they...
Every parent has heard the words, “I don’t want to go to school,” from their child. As a parent or guardian of a child with learning disabilities, you might hear this phrase more frequently. However, what happens when it continues, and it is clear your child is...
As a new year begins, it is common to look back on the ups, downs and general progress made in the previous year. That way, you can plan how you wish to move forward. The same can apply to your child’s education. As a parent or guardian, it is critical to know that...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...