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Education > Other
Charter Schools and Special Education: Understanding Your Legal Rights
...right fit" for your child's needs. Or maybe they said they "don't...the area that "specialize in special education." These statements...school in the country: the Individuals with Disabilities Education...legal options. Here's what you need to know about your rights,...the federal law that governs special education in public schools....
Special Needs > Learning Differences
IEP or 504: Which Plan Does Your Child with a Learning Difference Need?
...been told your child needs "a plan" to succeed...the services they need. Here's what you need...need. Here's what you need to know to advocate...Provides. An IEP (Individualized Education Program)...created under the Individuals with Disabilities...because some students need instruction that looks...expect. It includes individualized academic goals,...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
How to Request a School Evaluation for Dyslexia: Your Rights and the Step-by-Step Process
...Here's what matters: under the Individuals with Disabilities Education...school principal or director of special education creates a paper trail....if my child is eligible for special education services under IDEA."...contact information You don't need to diagnose. You don't need...need to diagnose. You don't need to say "I think my child has...
Education > K-12
FAPE and LRE Explained: A Parent's Guide to Your Child's Rights Under IDEA
...arrive early in your special education journey: FAPE...Both are mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education...federal law governing special education. Schools must...education that meets their individual needs while being educated...meets their individual needs while being educated...the child's specific needs. What FAPE Means Legally....
Education > Other
Charter Schools and Special Education: What Parents Need to Know
...about how charters handle special education. Maybe a school...capacity" for your child's needs. Here's what you need...needs. Here's what you need to know: charter schools...bound by the same federal special education law that applies...schools. That law is IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education...curriculum and governance, but special education isn't one of...
Therapies > Other
Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Special Needs Children: What the Research Says
...it. Alternative and complementary therapies for special needs children range from well-researched interventions...Alternative and complementary therapies for special needs children range from well-researched interventions...Anecdotal evidence is what parents, practitioners, or individuals report worked for them. It's real experience,...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy for Children with Special Needs: School, Private, or Both?
...pencil without pain, or use utensils at meals. You're wondering if you need private OT on top of school services, or if that's overstepping. You might...Address. Occupational therapy provided through an IEP is governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Under IDEA, schools must provide...
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
IEP Advocacy for Children with Rare Disorders: When No One Has Done This Before
...delay or deny services. IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) protects...conditions. They assess educational need. A child with a rare metabolic disorder...functional limitation. The district doesn't need to understand the metabolic pathway....understand the metabolic pathway. They need to understand that the child can't...
Special Needs > Hearing Impairments
IDEA Rights for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Public Schools
...what's just nice to have. The Individuals with Disabilities Education...includes language tailored to the needs of children who are deaf or...consider: Communication needs and the child's preferred mode...communication Linguistic needs, including opportunities to...Academic level and full range of needs,...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
The Complete Guide to School Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
...says they're doing it but aren't. What Inclusion Means. Inclusion isn't a location. It's a framework for how your child accesses education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to educate students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE). That means...
News > Education
What to Do When You Disagree with Your Child's IEP: Your Rights and Options
...goals don't match what your child needs. You say so, they explain their reasoning,...or hire a lawyer. Neither is true. Special education law under IDEA includes...you have procedural safeguards. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)...disagreement began. Keep it. You'll need it if you escalate. Step...
News > Education
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does Your Child Need and What's the Difference?
...told you your child might need "either an IEP or a 504...from there. If your child needs someone to teach them...standard curriculum but needs adjustments to access...governed by IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education...Education Act. This is federal special education law. It requires...with disabilities who need specialized instruction...