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“Can a child have an IEP for speech and a 504 for academic interventions?”
There is nothing in the law that says a child with a disability should have an IEP for some needs and a 504 plan for others. It’s confusing, it’s more work, and it’s unnecessary.
A school that does not understand the requirements for [...]

When you have a disagreement between the teachers and the school psychologist about whether a child qualifies for services, you must consider the real question that needs to be answered. “Does the child have a disability that adversely affects educational performance?” If the answer to the question is “yes,” then the child is eligible under [...]

In July, US DOE reported that only thirteen states met their own “self-imposed” requirements for educating children with disabilities. Not very promising, but a slight improvement from 2007 when only nine states met their requirements.
IDEA 2004 established a requirement that all states develop and submit a State Performance Plan (SPP) to the U.S. Department of [...]

VA Parents: Remind Governor Kaine that parents aren’t asking for more or new rights but only that existing rights and protections not be taken away.
Please ask the Governor to return the regulations back to VDOE and to reinstate all current rights and protections that have been eliminated from the regs.
“Ask the Governor” Today, Tuesday, November [...]

My son is three. He is very aggressive. He is not cognitively delayed, seems bright, knows his alphabet, can count, is learning to recognize letters and numbers by sight. He does fine with the school curriculum, learns the songs, participates in conversations with his classmates, is attentive during circle time.
We are considering placing him [...]

A special education teacher asked a question about a student’s right to confidentiality after being disciplined by the school.
It is a good example of how changing the facts in a particular situation can give you a clearer perspective on the issue.
“…a child with disabilities was a victim of bullies. How much is too much information [...]

I want to ask for an IEP meeting at my daughter’s school. I don’t want to be put off like I have been in the past.
If a parent requests an IEP meeting, does the meeting have to be held within 10 days. Is this correct? I could not find a reference [...]