Seattle Special Education Law Conference October 5-7

The University of Washington’s School of Law is holding it’s 26th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law October 5-7, 2009. This multi-day institute consists of mini-courses, workshops and speaker sessions. Some of the topics covered include:
*Special Education
*Behavior and Discipline Issues for Students with Special Needs
*The Building Principal and Special Education
*Writing and [...]

Autism Insurace Law Around the Country: What’s the Verdict?

The latest quote I read is that 14 states have passed bills regarding the coverage of ABA services for people with Autism (Autism Speaks Interactive Map). Our states and our country have been very slow at requiring insurance companies to cover behavioral therapies for the treatment of autism, but 14 is a start. What I’d [...]

Support for Families Navigating the Special Education System

Whether you are new to the Special Education system or not, it is always important to know your rights and seek out help when navigating the system. This sometimes means working with an attorney to make sure that your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is well written and meets the needs of your child. Too [...]

Message from LWSD PTSA President

In these tough economic times,
the Washington State Legislature is continuing to work on reforming our state’s education system. The Basic Education Finance Task Force came back to the legislature with a plan which was encompassed in two bills, but unfortunately these bills were dropped due to lack of support. At this time there are meetings [...]

Procedural Safeguards – Know Your Rights

If your child receives special education services, then you’ve received a copy of the Procedural Safeguards which outlines your and your child’s right under IDEA. Many times this document will be handed to parents with little to no explanation and many parents laugh about how they’re just going to recycle it. PLEASE don’t do this!! [...]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – IDEA 2004

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal mandate regarding special education for children with disabilities. Since the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), discussion within the field of special education regarding educating students with disabilities has been focused on ensuring students are accessing the general education curriculum. Although [...]

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