By Doug Goldberg This article will help you truly prepare for your next IEP meeting.

by Eileen Hammar and Anne Malatchi 1. Be proactive “Taking initiative does not mean being pushy, obnoxious, or aggressive. It does mean recognizing our responsibility to make things happen.”

Must-read advice for anyone headed to an IEP meeting Disability Scoop’s original series, Scoop Essentials, features a Q&A with special education attorney Marcy Tiffany of the law firm Wyner & Tiffany on the rights of…

Excerpt from Wrightslaw.com The Present Levels are the most critical part of the IEP. It is also the section that most parents and advocates prepare for the least.

The need for training and support applies to all school personnel, including bus drivers and school bus aides.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all children with disabilities must be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE) that is appropriate for them. The spirit of…

This important civil rights law can provide educational benefits to kids with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD in public schools.

Parents and school personnel are often confused about what constitutes an independent educational evaluation (IEE) and how the evaluation is to be used. This article addresses what constitutes an IEE,…

Decisions about placement are to be made after the child’s IEP is developed. Parents are members of any team that develops the IEP and decides on placement.

A Family Guide to Next Steps: When Your Child In Early Intervention Turns Three – Families Have a Choice. This publication informs families of children receiving services in early intervention…