School Denies Evaluation Request

The short answer is that it depends on the rationale provided by the school district. In general, if you are…Read more

How to Speak IEP

At a parent-teacher conference, you hope to hear about your child’s progress and the strides she is making. You may…Read more

Determining Placement for Your Child with LD

In education, as with many professions, there are terms specific to the field that have special meaning in that context.…Read more

FERPA: The Right to Review Records

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), often called the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law enacted in 1984.…Read more

IEP Meeting: Business As Usual

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) parents of children with LD and ADHD have a right to participate in…Read more