Prior Written Notice: The Most Important Special Education Document You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Parents spend countless hours preparing for IEP meetings, gathering evaluations, and advocating for their child’s educational needs. Yet one of the most powerful protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a document many families have never heard of: Prior Written Notice (PWN). Whether you’re requesting additional services, asking for an evaluation, or […]
IDEA Discipline Protections: Can a Student with an IEP Be Suspended?
Parents often ask whether a child with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be suspended from school… The answer is yes—but the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides important legal protections that limit how schools may discipline students with disabilities.</b> If your child has an IEP, federal law restricts when a school district can […]
How to Get an IEP for Your Child: 3 Powerful Steps Every Parent Should Know
How to Get an IEP for Your Child: 3 Powerful Steps Every Parent Should Know Many parents eventually find themselves searching for how to get an IEP for your child after noticing their child struggling in school. Maybe homework takes hours, reading seems unusually difficult, or emotional challenges begin affecting learning.An Individualized Education Program (IEP) […]
Special Needs Attorneys Know That Discipline Protections Before an IEP Is a Common IDEA Violation
Special Needs attorneys that discipline protections before an IEP can feel overwhelming. Families often seek help after a child has been: Suspended repeatedly Removed from the classroom Threatened with alternative placement Recommended for expulsion In many cases, schools respond by claiming that “special education protections don’t apply because the student is still being evaluated.” But […]
IEP Lawyers often tell me how to Maintain A Child’s Educational Records
What Should I Keep? Maintaining Your Child’s Educational Records: Why It Matters and What I Often Hear From IEP Lawyers My husband is an archaeologist. One of his jobs is to conduct surveys of sites that are meant to be developed. Many of the sites that he surveys in Nevada contain prehistoric artifacts. The artifacts […]