After 30 Years of Special Ed. Law, How Far Have We Really Come?
Talking with a group of foreigners about the U.S. special education system recently, I wondered how well the American system really works. Read Full Post >
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November 04, 2012
May 01, 2012
Proposals for Reforming Special Education Law
An attorney might propose ways to reform the law—due for reauthorization for several years now—that are beneficial to that profession. But that's anything but the gist of these suggestions. Read Full Post >
November 20, 2011
Do Parents of Children With Autism File More Lawsuits?
As the number of children diagnosed with autism has increased over the last few years, new research finds these students are disproportionately involved in lawsuits about whether they are getting a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive setting as required by federal law. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2010
Free Resource Thursday: Four States Praised For Dispute Resolution
A group that monitors special education dispute resolution said these states focused on resolving complaints early. Read Full Post >
February 02, 2009
Family of Disabled Student Says District Failed to Prepare Him for College
Here's an interesting story out of Olathe, Kansas, about a family of an 18-year-old senior filing for due process because their son's IEP goals didn't include a goal of "a favorable ACT score that would facilitate his transition to a four-year college.” The student, Dustin Villareal, has a somewha... Read Full Post >
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