Essential resources for understanding the world of special education in Howard County and beyond.
10 Special Ed “Back To School” Readiness Questions
essay writing help online It’s “back to school” time! While many of my clients receive Extended School Year (ESY) services over the summer, I have learned over the years in my special education law practice that, regardless of whether your child receives ESY services, a number of things can occur over a summer that might…
Safety First
When I learned the news about Avonte Oquendo’s disappearance, I reacted as a mother of a teenage son who has an autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and is non-verbal. I reacted as a mother whose own child had gone missing on the way home from school. I also reacted as […] The post Safety First…
Proud Working Mom.com
In Jen Laviano’s guest blog on ProudWorkingMom.com, she explains what to do if you suspect your child might have a disability. Read more here: Something’s Not Right: A Mother’s Intuition The post Proud Working Mom.com appeared first on Your Special Education Rights.
Special Education in Connecticut: Parents, schools face labyrinth without clear solution
Julie Swanson is featured in this New Haven Register special education article. Here’s yet another example of how empowerment (and knowing your rights) can improve your child’s life. Special Education in Connecticut: Parents, schools face labyrinth without clear solution The post Special Education in Connecticut: Parents, schools face labyrinth without clear solution appeared first on…



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