Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
Student Discipline: Understanding What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What a Behavior Intervention Plan Has to Do With It
Behavioral challenges are a hallmark of autism and related disorders. While every parent dreads a phone call from school, the one announcing a suspension is especially feared. The reality is…
13 Ways a Parent Teacher Association Can Help a Student with Special Needs
Excerpt from Friendship Circle If you think the PTA can’t or won’t help your special education student, you are wrong.
IEP Bootcamp
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…
Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP
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.
