November 2009 News
Special Education Due Process Hearing Brief
Published: November 30, 2009
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Special Education Due Process Hearing Brief
Teachers and Kids and Families, and Everyday Heroes
Published: November 17, 2009
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By Heather Zakson
Recently, the federal courts recognized the critical role of special education teachers as advocates for disabled children, and reassured us all that the laws that protect these children also protect teachers who stand up for them.
In Barker v. Riverside County Office of Education, a special education teacher brought a lawsuit against the [...]
Assessment Basics under IDEA
Published: November 2, 2009
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Standardized tests (assessments) are the part of the IEP process that parents most often have difficulty understanding. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions that parents have regarding assessments and their use at IEP team meetings:
What are a school district’s obligations with respect to ensuring that students with special needs are assessed?
What does IDEA mean by “trained and knowledgeable personnel”?
What qualifies as an “evaluation” under IDEA?
What data does the District have to consider when conducting an evaluation?
Can the District change my child’s eligibility without conducting an evaluation ?
