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Tag Archives: special education
From Frog Sized Preemie to Advancement Ceremony Speaker
Twelve years ago this summer, I was six months pregnant with my first child. After a military aviation career, completing master degree, accepting a global tech marketing position and moving back to the SF Bay area where we first met, … Continue reading
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Reflecting on the Birth of My Micropreemie on Her 10th Birthday
Ten years ago today, a severely premature baby entered my life. Weighing in at barely one pound two ounces, my first born child much more resembled a frog than a human. See the picture here for yourself. “Where’s the baby?” … Continue reading
When they throw an IEP Party and Nobody Comes
For the first time ever, I went to an IEP meeting with a client and the educational team wasn’t there. Details on the communications snafu are being investigated by the big boss, but I thought it useful to write up … Continue reading
Prior Written Notice (PWN)-a Powerful Tool When Skillfully Used
You’ll want to read this Wrightslaw post about Prior Written Notice (PWN) and article and print out several copies of this nice little form with you. Whenever you ask for something in an IEP meeting (as assessment, a placement change, … Continue reading
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Tagged advocate, IEP, Prior Written Notice, special education
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Patient Money – Nudging Schools to Help Students With Learning Disabilities
Great NY Times article Read about one family’s struggle (and ultimate success) to get their child a “free and appropriate education. Parents: it’s really up to you to learn the law, learn how to exercise your rights and be the … Continue reading
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Special Education Seminar #5 Set for March 22nd
See what parents are saying about this seminar. Attend the next one to get valuable knowledge and first-hand insight into the organizational culture of school districts. Armed with knowledge of special education law, your legal rights, and how school districts … Continue reading