Every child has unique strengths and challenges – but that’s never so apparent as when you have a child who has both exceptional abilities and significant learning differences at once. That’s the quandary presented by “2e” children. "2e" stands for...
Education Law
What are Manifestation Determination Reviews?
Few kids do not get into some kind of trouble during their years at school. In the worst-case scenario, this can lead to the school suspending them. While parents always have the right to call the school and complain that they don’t agree with the decision, often...
Is labeling your child with a disability a bad thing?
As a parent, you want the best for your child – but figuring out what that means can get confusing. The idea of “labeling” a child with a specific disability or with special needs sometimes gets a lot of flak, and parents can be directly or indirectly discouraged from...
What does the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mean?
When a parent with a special needs child thinks about education, they might think about enrolling their child in a separate class or school. However, it is important to understand that public schools are required to ensure that special needs children learn and...
Did you know you can take help to IEP meetings?
Being the parent of a child with special educational needs can be challenging. One of the biggest challenges might be getting the school to give your child the extra help or accommodations they need. When you meet with the school, the measures they offer may fall well...
Can my child with an IEP attend a general ed class?
With the proper support, a child with disabilities can thrive in their academic career. As a parent who wishes nothing but the best for their child, you’d need to take an active role in their educational path and Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Naturally, if your...
Pursuing a due process hearing on your child’s IEP
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...
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...