Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
COPAA Round-up from Paradise
We’ve just returned from Paradise, as in Paradise Point Island, San Diego, where we attended the 17th annual COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates) conference. We can’t say we missed the snow! COPAA’s conference is an annual source of inspiration to us, as we join our colleagues in protecting the […] The post COPAA Round-up…
Lessons from Darien’s Special Education Audit: Don’t Assume Anything is as it Seems
It’s a sad fact that many parents have to question if their school districts are actually providing the services laid out in their child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program). We see it often in our special education advocacy. It’s not uncommon for a parent to report to us that their child […] The post Lessons from…
Why Won’t They Stand on their Desks?
So many of us are grieving the loss of Robin Williams this week. As an actor, he made us care about his characters by becoming them; and in so doing, he made us care about him. As a comedian, he was an unstoppable energy that was equal parts intelligence and irreverence. […] The post Why Won’t…
From Cruelty To Understanding: Trends In Special Education From Then To Now
Here at YourSpecialEducationRights.com, we are all about simplifying your special education rights. That’s why we love this infographic on the history of special education brought to us by the folks at special-education-degree.net The post From Cruelty To Understanding: Trends In Special Education From Then To Now appeared first on Your Special Education Rights.
