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Category: Special education/IEP

When Should A Parent Request An IEP Meeting?When Should A Parent 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 ...

How To Get A School To Assess A Student For Special EducationHow To Get A School To Assess A Student For Special Education
Too often parents report that a request for special education assessment was ignored or denied by a school. How does ...

Ways Special Education Services Can EndWays Special Education Services Can End
How can special education services stop for a student in a public elementary, junior or high school? There are a ...

What Are Directed Studies, Supported Studies And Academic Support Classes?What Are Directed Studies, Supported Studies And Academic Support Classes?
Is a student in high school and being pushed to attend a directed or supported studies class or an academic ...

The Simple Difference Between Getting An IEP Or A 504 PlanThe Simple Difference Between Getting An IEP Or A 504 Plan
If a student may have a qualifying disabling condition, they may be assessed by a school for both special education ...

Suspension Or Expulsion Of Students With DisabilitiesSuspension Or Expulsion Of Students With Disabilities
Did you know that disabled students can be suspended or expelled from schools? Well, they can. But, when is this ...

IEP Goals Need To Align With State MandatesIEP Goals Need To Align With State Mandates
Are student IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals for special education mystifying to you? You are not alone. Let’s talk about ...

Yearly IEPs Are Important For Student Success (And Legally Required)Yearly IEPs Are Important For Student Success (And Legally Required)
Parents sometimes wait for schools to tell them when special education IEP meetings (Individualized Education Program meetings) are needed and ...

School Sports For Disabled Students- The Right To PlaySchool Sports For Disabled Students- The Right To Play
If a public school student suffers from disabilities, and wants to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, issues may arise ...