IEPs are all about the student with the disability. So when does a student attend their own IEP meeting?
Advocacy
Parents’ Special Education Rights
Parents have strong special education rights. Check out this list of the top five parental rights in the IEP process.
25 Community Organizations Oppose Changes to School Discipline in Virginia
25 community organizations jointly call on Virginia legislators to oppose a school discipline bill that will disproportionately harm students with disabilities without making schools any safer.
10 Steps to Take if your Child is Bullied at School
Students with disabilities have the right to attend school without being bullied. Here are 10 steps parents can take if you suspect your child is being bullied at school.
The Top 10 Completely Wrong Things Schools have said about IEPs
It is rather amazing how much schools get wrong about IEPs and special education requirements.
Back to School with an IEP or 504 Plan – Tips for Parents
For parents of kids with an IEP or 504 plan, heading back to school is quite a bit more involved than digging out the backpack and buying school supplies. Could you use some tips?
Statement & Policy Recommendations on Distance Learning
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) released a statement and policy recommendations on distance...
10 IEP Tips for Parents
It’s IEP season! Here are 10 tips to help parents prepare for and participate in IEP meetings.
Judge Finds Tennessee Governor’s Order That Allowed Mask Opt-Out in Schools Violates Federal Law
A US District Court judge ruled that the Tennessee Governor's order allowing parents to opt their children out of...
Students with Disabilities Allege Discrimination in Distance Learning
Families of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against the State of California for violating the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its distance learning program.