Your child’s IEP can be crucial to their success at school. Although a lot of consideration should go into the development of your child’s IEP, all too often, they’re insufficiently thrown together or school personnel fail to abide by them. This puts your child at a...
Year: 2023
Seven signs your child’s IEP is inadequate
Your child’s Individual Education Plan is critical to their safety and success in school. A well developed, implemented, and maintained IEP can help your child thrive in their educational environment. Yet, all too often schools and their personnel fail to properly...
Many preschoolers with disabilities miss out on school services
In New York City, parents who have a child with disabilities rely on their schools to give them the services they need. There are requirements in place that must be adhered to. However, there are often complaints that schools do not live up to those expectations....
Coping strategies for parents of special needs children
Being a parent is a rewarding but challenging role, especially when you have a child with special needs. Parents of children with special needs may face additional stress, frustration, isolation and exhaustion as they try to balance their own needs with those of their...
Resolving conflict with special education professionals
Every parent wants the best education for their child. When a child is in special education classes, sometimes problems arise with the teacher or the paraprofessional in the classroom. Parents may want more information about common disagreements and what they can do...
Do private schools have an IEP process too?
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you may wonder if your child can receive an individualized education plan in a private school setting. The answer to whether private schools have an IEP process depends on the type of private school. Approved private...
Many bilingual children with IEPs are not receiving services
There are more bilingual children in New York City schools this school year than in years past, and some of these children need special education services because they are not fluent in English. Speaking English and being literate in English is a necessity in many...
Preparing for a school disciplinary hearing
Many children have difficulties at school from time to time, but if their behavior leads to a school disciplinary hearing, parents may want information about how to prepare. School discipline A student may be required to attend a school disciplinary hearing if they...
Protecting special education records
When you are trying to get education for your child with special needs, you must interact frequently with teachers, aides, school officials, administrators and government agencies. Sometimes this means sharing personal information about yourself and your child. You...
What is special education mediation?
New York parents of children with disabilities or special needs know that there is a potential for disputes to arise with their child’s school. You may encounter issues with your child’s education placement, education plan, evaluation, a disciplinary action or other...