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About Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
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Expertise
I can answer questions about disability definitions and criteria for services, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004, No Child Left Behind, 504 plans, how to craft an IEP that drives the appropriate services, school placement, dispute options, and least restrictive environment. I worked in the public school system as a special educator and am now in private consulting practice where we assist parents as they navigate the special education process. I have expertise in all educational disabilities except blind/visual impairments and deaf/hard of hearing. This includes ADHD and other health impairments, medical conditions, dyslexia and learning disabilities, Autism, emotional disabilities, language processing problems, and interfering behaviors.

Experience
10 years as special educator and administrator in public school system; 11 years as Director of ABCs for Life Success; Author: Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book: What you can do now to advocate for your exceptional child's education; Special Needs Advocacy Training Institute; internet radio show Teach Your Children Well: Hot Topics in Education; author 2nd book released March 2010 (Prufrock Press).

Education/Credentials
Masters in Special Education with Emphasis on Inclusive Education (Johns Hopkins University); B.S.in Special Education (James Madison University); Conduct training for Universities, public and private schools, parent groups. Adjunct professor current George Washington University and prior George Mason University.

   

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discipline of my grandson because of certain uncontrollable behaviow11/20/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: I need to ask a question that I can't seem to find the answer to on my own. My grandson has several ...
  A: Marcia- thank you for the question. Poor guy! That's a lot to deal with. I agree with you. The ...
Manifestation Determination and expulsion; emotionally disturbed student11/18/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My child is 16 yrs old and has IEP for emotional disturbance. In a special day class. Has hx of ...
  A: Based on what you stated in your question, you definitely need an experienced advocate. I work with ...
Grants11/17/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: I was reading one of your blogs and had a simular question. I am going back to school to get my Ed D ...
  A: Wes, I know of no specific funds that help pay for a doctorate, however, many schools offer graduate ...
IEP manifestation11/15/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My son is 7 in the first grade and has had an IEP since he was 4 in pre-k. Originally there was a ...
  A: When a child has an IEP, he or she can only be suspended 10 days in any one school year before there ...
special education question11/13/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have what I hope is a ...
  A: I think you are confusing a meeting notification with prior written notice. A meeting notification ...
a parent's right to review data11/12/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
  A: Michelle- thank you for the question and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. As far as ...
a parent's right to review data11/12/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
  A: The law isn't specific regarding the amount of time that a public education agency has to provide ...
a parent's right to review data11/12/2009Tim Runner
  Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
  A: The law says that when requested in writting, the school is to provide you with assessment results ...
special education question11/12/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have what I hope is a ...
  A: This is a great question. I searched your Texas code of regulations becuase some states do require ...
504 Plan11/12/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I have a daughter in 6th grade who has been diagnosed with OCD. I have asked the school to make ...
  A: again, Ann--I think the school could tell you almost anything, but it would not be appropriate for ...
504 Plan11/12/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I have a daughter in 6th grade who has been diagnosed with OCD. I have asked the school to make ...
  A: An outpatient program for Anxiety/OCD for a 6th grader may contain some instructional time and it ...
50411/11/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I am a 12 yeer old disleksic student. I go to cm (contint masturee) to take tests and hard ...
  A: A school does not have to spend money developing a 504 plan. The law does not have funding. The ...
speech services, etc11/1/2009Tim Runner
  Q: We had IEP for hearing impaired daughter in May last year. District could not offer more than twice ...
  A: You should attend the new IEP because the district has the right to call one. At this IEP, explain ...
Education10/31/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: I am a teacher which is easier to learn reading throuth is it construtive or analysis?
  A: I am providing you with an article with plenty of research studies that indicate the research based ...
30 day transfer-in IEP10/28/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: I am a SPED teacher in CA. A student transferred into our district last week and was placed in my ...
  A: The short answer to your question is that the Individuals with Disabilities Act does not have any ...
special services denied?10/27/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: I am a high school teacher in Arizona. My school administrators have recently held a meeting to ...
  A: When a purchase involves the educational needs of a special education identified student, the IEP ...
play and routine experiences10/27/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: Please when a 5 years old is engaged in both play and routine experiences. Do you know one ...
  A: Emma- thank you for the question. I am not real clear on what you are asking. I can define those ...
my 15 year old iep10/22/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: i don understand my sons iep and how it is working for him when the teachers are so negative twards ...
  A: Marie- thank you for the question. I would have to see your son's IEP to explain it to you, but I ...
Deaf-Blind Education10/21/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: I am in the Gifted and Talented Independent Research Program at my high school. Through this program ...
  A: First, congratulations on your accomplishments in being placed into this awesome program. Your ...
short concentration span10/21/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: My five year old child has above average inteligence speaks fluently, has a very sharp observation, ...
  A: Five year olds are only just beginning to write. Cursive writing will work better for some 5 year ...
SPED referrals10/19/2009Tim Runner
  Q: what is the time line for holding a ppt 1 when a parent makes a request for special education ...
  A: There is no timeline for holding a PPT-1 (also called an SST Meeting in some areas). The law says ...
I need help pfor my 11 year old daughter10/19/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: My daughter just entered Middle School in Clifton NJ. She has been in the Wallington District from ...
  A: You have been suspecting that your daughter has an educational disability for a long time. You ...
504 vs. IEP for 2 1/2 year old10/18/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: Davis, So that you are better able to answer my questions, I've included some background ...
  A: First, I am very glad your daughter has benefitted from the intervention you wisely implemented ...
Follow- prior written notice 504 Plan. Can a school put this in a 504 Plan?10/18/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
  A: J, I would not try to advise you specifically about your daughter's needs, but I would definitely ...
Follow- prior written notice 504 Plan. Can a school put this in a 504 Plan?10/18/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
  A: Qualified individuals under the Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, are entitled to FAPE, just like ...
learning disabilities10/18/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: having a child with learning disabilities, at the time to choose a school placement is the least ...
  A: Esther- thank you for the question. I am so sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I've ...
Grading problem10/17/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My daughter is 14 and in the 8th grade. She was diagnosed with aspergers two years ago. I just found ...
  A: They should not be using these criteria for academic grades. They can use them for citizenship ...
Can a school put this in a 504 Plan?10/17/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
  A: I think it is time for you to be rigorous about removing this from your child's 504 plan. When I see ...
IEP for PSAT10/14/2009Tim Runner
  Q: Good Morning, My daughter has an IEP for Dyslexia and goes to a public school... Her IEP state 2.5 ...
  A: It is up to the company that publishes the PSAT to set the rules. I suggest you contact them and ...
Adaptive P.E.10/14/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: If a child qualifies for Adaptive P.E. due to severe physical disability does the district need to ...
  A: The issue of Adaptive PE can be provided either through a 504 plan or an IEP. It really depends ...
advice on matthew spencer acquired brain injury from birth10/14/2009Norm Bishop
  Q: Please advise regarding my god son Matthew. From a Transversal Lie Birth, Should have been c ...
  A: The legal system rarely treats persons with documented disabilities as they do those with in tact ...
504 Qualification10/13/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: Is it possible for a student to qualify for a 504 who did not qualify for Special Education but has ...
  A: Sheri, Yes, if a child is not found eligible for special education and related services under the ...
IEP10/13/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My son, who is 2 1/2 years old was recently diagnosed as autistic by the psychologist from Early ...
  A: I am very pleased that your son has been diagnosed early and is receiving the services he needs. ...
1:1 Aide in Non Public School10/12/2009Tim Runner
  Q: My 6 year old son has bipolar/ADHD we live in ny nassau county are we allowed to request an aide for ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't give you a good answer to your questions because I don't have enough ...
IEP for autism?10/9/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: We had him tested last year at 4 1/2 from child study at pre k level and he passed most of the ...
  A: Michelle, Your question is about eligibility for special education, and the multidisciplinary team ...
Manifestation meeting and IEP meetings10/5/2009Tim Runner
  Q: A special education student on an IEP is having a Manifestation Meeing. The student is tuition-in ...
  A: Both LEA's should attend IEP's and Manifestation meetings since both are involved in the student's ...
Private School & 504 Plan & College Board10/5/2009Richard Taylor
  Q: My son has been receiving accommodations since grade 4 at a private school. Early on, these ...
  A: This is a very complicated and difficult position for you and your son to be in. Firstly you ...
IEP/PT/Homeschool10/4/2009Tim Runner
  Q: Ok, well Pat(My son) will graduate 8th grade this year. He has an IEP based on his physical ...
  A: Under the law, school districts are required to provide special education services to qualifying ...
LSE and Sp Ed10/3/2009Holly Cihla
  Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
  A: RoseTherese- I would get the PE, music and art teachers together with this child's special ...
LRE and Special Ed10/3/2009Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
  Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
  A: and thank you for following up. In this situation, the 'special' classes like art and music ...

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