Helpful special education websites. Anyone who is taking care of a special education child probably has experienced the difficulty of trying to find accurate, helpful, and straightforward information about how to best care for their kid. There are a tremendous number of websites covering this topic. However, many of these resources are either technical or […]
Raising a child with special needs can be a challenge – and even understanding the help that is out there can be a challenge in and of itself. Between the jargon and the different plans available, choosing what is best for your child can be difficult. Your child has certain rights – including the right […]
The process of qualifying for, establishing, implementing and measuring an IEP or 504 Plan for a child with disabilities is intended to be a constructive and “non-adversarial” process. And you wouldn’t think you need a special education attorney. Unfortunately, aside from placing a child in a special needs class, many schools seem reluctant to provide special […]
If you have a child who has certain learning and attention needs, you have likely heard of IEP (Individualized Education Program). But you’d be surprised to find that even if your child does not qualify for an IEP, he or she may still qualify for a 504 Plan for students. What is a 504 plan […]
Can a teacher’s text message be subpoenaed when it comes to special education? In Re: Student v. Arlington Public Schools, the question was presented before the BSEA was whether individual text messages were able to be subpoenaed under the BSEA rules. This case stands for the proposition that text messages can be subpoenaed if they […]
As a parent of a child with special needs, you know that navigating the education maze can be daunting. You want your child to receive all of the opportunities that education can afford, but due to learning differences, they need strategic accommodations from the education system, as required by law. Helping your child get what […]
Whether you’re the parent or teacher of a special needs child, you’re probably very familiar with individualized education programs, better known as IEPs. But as you explore the world of special education, it can be daunting. It’s easy to get frustrated by the lack of information or confused by all of the processes. An IEP […]
I am happy to announce that recently I have become a member of SPaNs board. I am fulfilling the role of Vice President of Programming for the organization. SPaN is the Special Needs Advocacy Network, which helps families advocate for their child with special needs. As a person who has a disability I grew up […]
During the month of May I worked as a Special Education Advocate by educating parents and professionals on various topics associated with special needs. The first training kicked off in Cohasset, which focused on “Creating A Vision”. This workshop is to help parents develop future goals for their children through their children’s lens. No vision […]
Join me Saturday at the Annual Visions of Community Conference. The keynote speakers include Dr. Joe Petner and Dr. Bill Henderson, both former principals and influential members in education community. Also, Dan Heffernan of Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP will be presenting the annual BSEA update. Looking forward to a great conference.
