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For a student to qualify for special education services, they must exhibit a disability that falls within one of the available thirteen (13) disability categories as defined by the Individuals
We get asked a lot by parents whether we can get their child into a private school. This it absolutely understandable. For many parents, the path in special education has
“The school said they would not qualify for an IEP, but they would for a 504 plan.” This is one of the most common statements we hear from parents. Our
Recently a parent told us they had asked for the data taken when the district conducted a triennial assessment on their child. They were informed by the district that their
We hear it all the time at IEP meetings, so what exactly is a FAPE? A FAPE stands for Free Appropriate Public Education. The acronym comes for the from the
We speak to a lot of parents every week. Most are frustrated with the education their children are receiving and want a lot more support. However, one issue commonly come
Many parents with special needs children fully understand that if their child is not getting the supports and services they need, or they are not making progress on their educational
Oftentimes parents contact the school district because they are concerned about their child’s learning progress. In many of these situations, parents are unsure as to what their child might need
Interestingly enough the answer to this question will vary depending upon the community you live in. More importantly, it is possible for a special education law attorney to cost a
If you disagree with your child’s IEP or their eligibility for special education, you are not alone, and we’re here to help you understand what comes next if it does
