PARENTS' EXPERIENCES
"Why should you consider hiring an advocate. We did". [more]
"My district was refusing to offer my child special education services even though they are struggling to go to school, keep up with classes, and homework." [more]
COMMON IEP QUESTIONS:
- My district wants to add restraints and possibly use a time-out room in my child's IEP. Does it work? is this even a good idea? [more]
- My child is transitioning to Kindergarten next year. Is the transition meeting important? [more]
- Can I observe classrooms where my child is instructed or the district is proposing to move him? [more]
- Can I call an IEP meeting before the annual date review on my child's IEP? [more]
- But what happens if I get a NO and I don't know what to do? [more]
- Can I get a draft IEP so I can read and digest it before the meeting? [more]
- What can I expect of my district, if I can't expect "the best"?. [more]
- Are children with disabilities likely targets of bullying? [more]
- What should I do if my child is being constantly picked on by other kids? [more]
- Where do I find out outcome facts about my district? (check the Links page )
- When do I really need an attorney? [more]
- How long do I need to keep my child's records? [more]
- Does my district have to transport my child to his private or charter school? [Link to PDE FAQ ]
EVALUATION QUESTIONS
- What can I expect from the re-evaluation process? [more]
- How can I know a re-evaluation is done to certain standards of professionalism? [more]
- Is my child only entitled to an IEP that addresses 'academics'? [more]
- What's with all the focus on reading these days? [more]
- What are some links to scientifically-validated methods for teaching my child? [link]
- What are some links to scientifically-validated methods for teaching a child with autism? [link]
Self-scoring Quiz: Are you a full and equal participant in your child's IEP process? [more]
Do you have a question you think I should add? Email me, please. |
