Navigating Special Education in Schools Part 1: Legal and Practical Tips

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Navigating Special Education in Schools Part 1: Legal and Practical Tips

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director, Khadijah Booth Watkins, Associate Director and Ellen Braaten, PhD

This is the first blog post in a two-part series on navigating special education in schools. The focus of this first post is on general legal and practical tips for parents. The second post focuses on working with the IEP and your child.

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Ask Ellen: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Learning

By Josh Eng, Communications Coordinator and Ellen Braaten, PhD

A learning disability causes difficulty in an area of learning, such as reading, writing, or math. Challenges in one or more of these areas can affect a child’s ability to thrive in the classroom. But it’s not always clear to parents what to do when their child is struggling.

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What Is A Section 504 Plan?

Section 504 Plan - Close up of concerned looking grade school boy with head in hands

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

Dan’s mom left her son’s evaluation team meeting at school feeling really frustrated. Dan, an active second grade student, was diagnosed by his psychiatrist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

How Is Special Education Eligibility Determined?

Special education eligibility can be determined through an evaluation with your child.

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

If you have a child with learning, behavioral, or attentional issues, you may be eager for him to receive special education services through your local school system.

Articles containing: special education

Articles containing: special education