Non-public schools (aka NPS’s) are somewhat controversial, as they are schools separate from “regular” mainstream schools, for special needs students. ...
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Getting An NPS Placement For A Special Ed StudentGetting An NPS Placement For A Special Ed Student
When is it time for a nonpublic school (NPS) for a special education student? How does a parent get an ...
What Is The Definition Of 504? Should Parents Care?What Is The Definition Of 504? Should Parents Care?
Terminology in schools can be very confusing. Schools always presume parents know what terms like “504” and “Section 504” mean, ...
How To Get Specific Staff To An IEP MeetingHow To Get Specific Staff To An IEP Meeting
Parents often wonder who has to attend a student IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. Can a parent make a certain ...
Parents, Speak Up At IEP Meetings- It’s Important!Parents, Speak Up At IEP Meetings- It’s Important!
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Special education can be very intimidating to all types of ...
What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?What Is The 504 Manifestation Process For Students?
Parents of a public school student on a 504 Plan (essentially an accommodations plan for a qualified disabled student) sometimes ...
IEP Teams Can Help Special Education Students With BullyingIEP Teams Can Help Special Education Students With Bullying
Bullying seems to be everywhere in schools. What if the bullied student or the bully are special needs students and ...
Special Education Parents Must Know These TimelinesSpecial Education Parents Must Know These Timelines
Special education can be challenging for a parent enmeshed in the special education system. One of the first things to ...
Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?Are Services Required After A Special Education Manifestation Meeting?
A student manifestation meeting, where conduct is evaluated in relation to a student’s disability before a special education student is ...
This Is When A Parent Should Request An IEP MeetingThis Is When A Parent Should Request An IEP Meeting
Parents often do not realize they don’t have to wait for the annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting to address ...