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Procedures For Serious Behavior Problems

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:11:59 +0000

Did you know? EC Sections 56520–56525 and 5 CCR Section 3052 state that students who have disabilities that affect their behavior in school have the right to an IEP designed to bring lasting positive behavioral change (5 CCR Section 3052[a])

Click on the link below to learn more.

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10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Education

admin — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:41:46 +0000

from Wrightslaw.com

On July 1, 2005, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) went into effect.

In 10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child’s Special Education, you will learn how to use IDEA 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act to ensure that the needs of children with disabilities are met, while also improving educational outcomes and results.

Independent Educational Evaluations

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:28:16 +0000

Parents and school personnel are often confused about what constitutes an independent educational evaluation (IEE) and how the evaluation is to be used. This article addresses what constitutes an IEE, the value of an IEE, what the law requires of school districts, and who is financially responsible for an IEE.

read the entire article at Wrigtslaw.com

IEP or not an IEP

admin — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:16:12 +0000

Below are some links to Wrigtslaw.com where you can learn about what is acceptable and required with regards to an IEP and IDEA 2004 law.

IDEA 2004 Roadmap to the IEP
IEP Meetings, Content, Review & Revision, Placements,
Transition & Transfers

IDEA 2004: IEP Team Members & IEP Team Attendance

IDEA 2004 – Procedural Safeguards

admin — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:37:10 +0000

Here is a link to the U.S. Department of Educations IDEA website where you can learn about the Procedural Safeguards that are in IDEA 2004.

Children Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools

admin — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:29:04 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education website is a great place to learn about IDEA Regulations for Children Enrolled by Their Parents in Private Schools.

Point 15. explains that IDEA does not prohibit services on the premises of a private school and 16. contains requirements regarding when transportation must be provided.

The Myth of the Bad Parent

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:01:24 +0000

…believing that a child’s behavior problem is always the result of bad parenting is like believing poor grades are always the result of an ineffective teacher. Even the best teachers have students who get poor grades, and even the best parents can have a child with a behavior problem. The fact is that behavior problems can be a sign of mental and emotional problems.

The above excerpt was taken from this article on the National Mental Health Information Center’s website.

Finding Balance

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:17:13 +0000

On the Autism Speaks website there is a community section called “In their Own Words” where you can read and share personal experiences about autism.

Here is a link to a thoughtful article about Finding Balance by Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D.

IEPs for Behavior Problems, Assessments & Interventions

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:40:43 +0000

Recently I found myself speaking to quite a number of people, some parents and some professionals on the topic of behaviors that interfere with the public educational learning process.

Here is a great starting point for understanding our responsibilities and how behavioral support plans relate to children who are on an IEP or 504: IEPs for Behavior Problems, Assessments & Interventions from Wrightslaw.

Communicating with Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing

admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:03:41 +0000

Here are some great resources for learning how to use letter writing to be an effective advocate for your child:

The Art of Writing Letters by Pamela Wright, MA, MSW from WrightsLaw.com

Communicating with Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing from nichcy.org

Asserting Your Child’s Rights Through Letter Writing and Submission of Forms from AboutAutismLaw.com