2025 Special Education Issues
Being aware of the current challenges in special education will help you prepare, advocate, and make decisions that support children with disabilities. This year is an important year in special education. Important issues to be aware of include the following: Below are some websites that provide information on […]
What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)?
What is ESY-Extended School Year Services?
ESY services are individualized special education and/or related services that are uniquely designed to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to a student with disabilities as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ESY services are provided to a child with a disability that are: Beyond the […]
Draft IEPs: Are Districts Required To Provide To Parents Before An IEP Meeting
Should districts send parents a copy of draft IEPs? IDEA 2004 discourages school districts from providing draft IEPs because it sends a message of predetermination of placement, services, goals, etc and the idea that parental participation in the IEP meeting is not needed nor are their concerns important. Below is […]
Navigating the Special Education Process Two & Half Years into the COVID-19 Pandemic….What Did the Pandemic Teach Us
The COVID-19 pandemic had students receiving special education services and their parents/guardians facing a uniquely complicated situation. Many services slowed or stopped when schools physically shut down in Spring 2020. Modified instruction, evaluations, related services such as speech & physical therapy, and behavioral counseling completely disappeared or were in many […]