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Tools of the Trade: Prior Written Notice

May 11, 2011

When parents participate in an IEP meeting, they’re often given a document called Procedural Safeguards. It may seem like such a small part of the sometimes overwhelming mounds of IEP paperwork that you might be tempted to ignore it. But don’t. Tucked within the Procedural Safeguards is an important tool called Prior Written Notice.

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Ask Congress to Cosponsor IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

May 4, 2011

I received this action alert from the Autism Society of America, please take action today and ask Congress to cosponsor the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act. MPORTANT ACTION ALERT: CALL/EMAIL CONGRESS TO COSPONSOR IDEA FAIRNESS RESTORATION ACT WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011 On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, please contact your senators and representatives and ask them to [...]

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Take the IDEA National Survey

April 12, 2011

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal legislation that governs special education services in schools, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). While IDEA isn’t specific to children with autism, many children with autism are receiving services protected by IDEA. IDEA was last reauthorized in 2004 and it is expected that another reauthorization will [...]

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Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in Baton Rouge, LA

February 3, 2011

The first Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training in March 2011 will be held on March 3 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Wrightslaw conference attendees will receive the latest information about educational issues that face children with special education needs. Although the conferences are not specific to autism, I highly recommend all parents dealing with [...]

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Public Schools Challenged to Serve More Students with Autism Despite Budget Cuts

June 9, 2010

School districts across the U.S. struggle with the combination of two harsh realities: an increasing intensity of budget cuts for 2010-11, and complying with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which guarantees “free appropriate” education to all disabled students including the growing number of students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, [...]

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Wrightslaw Conference in Indiana IDEA 2004 & NCLB

August 29, 2009

Wrightslaw, one of the biggest names in special education advocacy and information, is preparing for the Wrighstlaw Indiana Conference. The theme for the September 18, 2009 conference is IDEA 2004 & NCLB: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You! with Wayne Steedman, Esq. IDEA = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act NCLB = No Child Left [...]

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