Category: Special Education

COVID Special Education Questions and Answers

• August 25, 2020

IEPs and Special Education During Distance Learning for learning disabilities autism dyslexia under individual education programs or 504

Parents Can (and should!) Report Distance Learning Special Education Progress

• July 8, 2020

Parents should report at home or distance learning special education progress to IEP teams and recording their impressions of their [...]

Q&A ON SPECIAL EDUCATION DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES

• March 30, 2020

Special Education During COVID-19 / Coronavirus School Closures Q: Do schools have to continue to serve students with disabilities during [...]

COVID-19 Legislation: Children’s Rights are at Risk

• March 19, 2020

Congress is considering COVID-19 relief legislation that could put IDEA in jeopardy. Act Now!

Must IEP Goals be mastered at 80%?

• January 6, 2020

Q: Is 80% the “correct” or “standard” percentage for IEP Goals? A: No. 80% is often used in IEP goals, but this is NOT a standard.

Dyslexia and Special Education Eligibility

• January 25, 2019

Dyslexia and special education eligibility. Common questions about special education eligibility for children with dyslexia. Are children with dyslexia eligible for IEPs and special education?