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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My son in the 6th grade and writing difficulties | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: My son is in the 6th grade. At 3 years old he was diagnosed with severe apraxia which has made him ... A: Your son's teachers should be actively engaged in helping him improve, that's what the IEP is all ... | |
| grading | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: My grand-daughter has an IEP in California. the teacher is grading her spelling work on a 4.0 ... A: IEP's can be very specific, many however tend to be more general in there objectives allowing the ... | |
| 504 Accommodations - Dyslexia Student | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My daughter is an 11th grade Dyslexia student who has had a 504 Plan since 2nd grade with reading ... A: They can always try but they must show how removing the 504 is in her best interest and will improve ... | |
| Independent Observations | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I had an independent evaluation completed of my son's program including 3 classes. I had expected ... A: It may not be an intentional deceit but a variation of ignorance and an inability to listen to the ... | |
| IEP and bullying | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: My oldest son was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. He has his official diagnosis, will complete ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your son's difficulties at school. While it's comforting to discover your ... | |
| difficulty in writting | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: my son is 6yrs old and mild MR his IQ is 80% .he has speech problem also.he can say about all words ... A: After reading your question I'm not sure if writing should be your main concern? I also have a ... | |
| Does my son have low IQ? | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: My just 7 yr old son (just turned 7 last week) has language delay, poor social skills and obsessions ... A: The labels you mentioned ADD, PDD, Autism etc. are only means to an end to help those of us who do ... | |
| NJ Special Ed. Home Instruction | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: Our son just started this year with an OHI classification due to Anxiety, Bipolar, and Cognitive ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question but I wanted to make sure of my response prior to ... | |
| IEP and finding a homeschool. | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: My son is in the 10th grade and has an active IEP. He is suffering from horrible migraines and has ... A: Lorie, They cannot force you into a 504 plan, that will be your decision. What I would like to ... | |
| BCBA | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can answer my questions about behavior analyst certification. One question is; how long ... A: There are actually too many variables to accurately determine the amount of time needed to complete ... | |
| para lunch duty | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Do one to one para have to stay with the child if its not on the IEP? Do paras have to do lunch ... A: Those questions are contingent on your contract with the district. You are primarily hired by the ... | |
| My son may be repeating 1st grade | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: My son is 7 and will be 8 in August he is in first. The first part of the year was good he was on ... A: My first impression after reading your question was, What happened between the time he was doing ... | |
| Down Syndrome child retention | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: Mr Taylor, thank you for taking the time to review my question. In particular, I have a Down ... A: One additional option and that is to find a responsible student (college) who would be willing to ... | |
| Getting out of IEP | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I live in Missouri, my daughter has been going to pre school through the local school district since ... A: I'm not sure of the specific laws within your state,, but the simple answer is NO. Regardless where ... | |
| iep timeline | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: we requested an iep meeting to update our son's iep and increase his time into mainstream class. at ... A: You have the power to withdraw your son completely from Special Ed. The school will then have the ... | |
| EP evaluation | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: ( 6.11 corrected age as he was premature) The test that was used was the WISC. The results were ... A: It is not recommended that only one test be given to establish academic values. There are a variety ... | |
| Help please? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for some advice. Let me explain the situation first. My son was tested in Pre-K and had ... A: After reading your question the first thing that came to me was the issue of sleep apnea. Without ... | |
| Sensory Integration Disorder and IEP | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: First of all, I am so glad that there is someone like you out here available to us. I really ... A: The aggravating statement regarding their wish SIDS was included shows their ignorance in general. ... | |
| mom as son's aide | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: My son has autism and we are in the process of finding a different placement. His TSS is moving and ... A: In some districts you may have a chance of getting hired. The determination as to hire depends on ... | |
| IEP-emotionally distrubed | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old have been having trouble in school with behavior issues. The IEP was done and he was ... A: Your son may have some social emotional issues that may require more then the school can provide. ... | |
| IEP-emotionally distrubed | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old have been having trouble in school with behavior issues. The IEP was done and he was ... A: After reading your question I am a bit concerned about why his behavior is escalating? does he act ... | |
| school requirements | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed with PDD NOS,she has an IEP at school, I want to know if oral ... A: It's very likely that they do not understand the extent of your daughters disability, especially in ... | |
| Is detention always ok? | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is an IEP student. She has a short term memory problem from complications at birth. She ... A: Your daughters detention does not seem legal as it is likely to be directly related to her ... | |
| Hey there I have a couple of question's | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: equipment, and help they deserve. The problem is I have really been around younger kids all my life ... A: The simple answer to your question is to continue in your special education training and after ... | |
| IEP Accommodations | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Is a special educator bound by the same IEP Accommodations as a General Education teacher? ... A: Every teacher and aide that works with a child with an IEP or 504 is bound by those documents. The ... | |
| diploma track | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I work with a child who is on diploma track who is to graduate this year. She should not be on ... A: Your frustration is a real factor in today's educational environment. There are a few things that ... | |
| IEP & home schooling | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: If parents decide to home school a child and the child has an IEP, what must the School District ... A: This is an area of controversy that has not been fully challenged in the courts. Some Districts are ... | |
| percentage of day in SDC | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: To be classified as a SDC student, what percentage of the school day must be in SDC. I keep hearing ... A: For all intense and purposes your correct. There are exceptions to the rule however that allow for ... | |
| No middle ground between mainstream and life skills | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: Our family has been working with school districts to find the best solution for my daughter’s needs. ... A: There should not be any problems at all in returning to public school. The districts are ... | |
| No middle ground between mainstream and life skills | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Our family has been working with school districts to find the best solution for my daughter’s needs. ... A: Many districts are facing serious financial problems (many of their own making) and have cut many ... | |
| special ed. bus | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have searched online for the answer to this question but have not had any success. I am hoping you ... A: If you read on the internet then you are aware of this problem across the country; children with ... | |
| hello | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has been in special ed for about 10 years. She isnt disabled(all of her limbs work). She ... A: You can do exactly what I had to do with my child when the school was not cooperating. I simply ... | |
| hello | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has been in special ed for about 10 years. She isnt disabled(all of her limbs work). She ... A: Let me start by stating the simple facts. You have the right to do withdraw you child from the ... | |
| private vs public for LD kids | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1st grader in private school, he is being worked up by the county and had already failed ... A: I'm sorry but I don't think I'll be much help on this one due to the nature of the problem. It ... | |
| sending school dist emails in reguards to our son | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: we have an autistic son who we have been trying to get special services on the IEP along wuth ... A: Emails are legal and can be binding but I would suggest following the lead of the School and sending ... | |
| Resource classroom | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a female Sp.Ed. teacher in a Resource classroom setting in which I am the SOLE adult in the ... A: If the student's IEP's state small group or individual instruction then you should be getting ... | |
| IEP continuation from public school to private school | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old son had an EIP beginning mid year of first grade. The IEP continued to the end of ... A: My understanding is that in Private schools they can choose to accept the provision of the IEP or ... | |
| My child | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: My child was in a 4-k program for students with disabilities. My son does not communicate when in ... A: If you do not feel like the schools recommendation is a good fit for your child or you feel as ... | |
| About getting out of special ed | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: How can I get my son out of this ? He doesn't need the help, he can do better in regular classes. My ... A: You are not obligated to have your son remain in special ed. You can formally request that your son ... | |
| Special Education Goals | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: What are Special Education goals for the severely disabled child? For example a child who has ... A: There is a lot that can be done to help. Keep in mind that child development takes place at ... | |
| Special Education Goals | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: What are Special Education goals for the severely disabled child? For example a child who has ... A: Without knowing specific details and recent test results I cannot provide you with specific goals. ... | |
| Study help | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: i am studying in New Zealand and was wondering if you would be able to help me with a few questions ... A: For the first question, what is an IEP: Individual Education Program. It is a legal document that ... | |
| Special Education Dismissal | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My son is 12 years old, first year of Middle School. He has been in special education for about 2 ... A: Jana, You have the right to take him out of special ed at any time you would like. The District ... | |
| School says that he doesnt meet the criteria to get OT in the school system | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My son will be 5 yrs old this summer and will be entering Kindergarten. He was born with a mild ... A: The process of "making" a district do what you want is different with each district. Some are very ... | |
| withdrawing agreement | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are preparing for an ARD next week, and have a question. Part of the purpose to the ... A: It is fully within your right to request for a new IEP. If you have a copy of the old IEP that ... | |
| Math services | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My 10 year old son has identified learning disabilities in reading, math, as well as executive ... A: This issues has been controversial for quit some time. With the advent of technology the issue of ... | |
| Question regarding SpecialEducation | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I am studying master's in education at the moment in India. i have to present a assignment on ... A: Your right about the amount of rubbish involved in this topic. Every one it seems wants to put ... | |
| dyslexia | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Our son is in fourth grade. He has struggled with reading, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, ... A: Your dilemma is not unusual, in fact it's becoming quit common to see young students not qualifying ... | |
| Retention with significant intellectually disabled students | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, non verbal, and IQ tested at 40-44. She is ... A: Your question is not uncommon. There are many parents who would love to see their children retained ... | |
| My sons testing | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My son has struggled for a while in school. He is 8 yrs old he is in the 2cd grade. He was born in ... A: There are three ways I can think of to try to get help. The first is to try to find a Dr. to do the ... | |
| missing records | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: It was suggested that I ask for my child's complete records and all communication or email or paper ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I must have done something wrong with my first response. Anyway, ... | |
| My son has adhd | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My son has ADHD and ODD I have battled the school for years with this I had a TSS in place at school ... A: This is not a simple yes or no answer. It depends on a few things that I am unsure about. If your ... | |
| special ed. questions | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I actually have several questions. I wasn't sure who else to ask. I have two children on the autism ... A: Michelle: I had some computer issues in my last response so I'm not sure if it went through. Let ... | |
| special ed elementary level | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a subsitute teacher and sub often in the special ed department of my kid's elementary school. I ... A: These issues are very difficult to deal with and as a substitute I'm not sure if you should get ... | |
| Advocacy | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a little girl with special needs and looking for a advocate to attend an IEP meeting with me. ... A: There are quit a few advocates in your area. I actually live close by. I live in San Diego, Vista, ... | |
| Exiting School at 22 | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a client who receives sp ed at the local High School. She has been there since 7th grade and ... A: The schools offer of FAPE seems not to be the least restrictive environment. It is their ... | |
| special ed | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Ok my child is out of the 6-8 kids class for special ed, but he is not fully out of special ed ... A: The first thing I want to mention is that you are not obligated to continue in special ed. You have ... | |
| please read | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Now is it true unless issued by a judge a child may not be put into special Ed without parent ... A: What I said doesn't change, you can either spend your time trying to find fault and tying to get ... | |
| please read | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Now is it true unless issued by a judge a child may not be put into special Ed without parent ... A: I feel like I want to apologize to you for what you've been through but any apology at this time ... | |
| homeschooling student with disabilities | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: There is a parent that wants to homeschool her son. He is 5 years old and should be entering ... A: yes to all of the above. The caveat to your concerns however is how willing the district is to ... | |
| 504 | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My son has significant anxiety and is on medication. It impacts all of his daily functions...he is ... A: With the letter from your Doctor you should have enough information to qualify for a 504. Keep in ... | |
| Private School & 504 Plan & College Board | 10/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| high or low IEP students per district | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: What can a disproportionately high or low number of IEP students tell about the school system and ... A: There are too many variables to answer that question. The number of special ed students can vary ... | |
| STudents with IEP recieving F's from teachers not accomodating | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a RSP teacher in a small school K-8 150 students. We have 8 RSP students . The students have ... A: The teachers in your district need to understand that they are legally obligated to the goals of the ... | |
| providing good teaching and special education students | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just started teaching at a school where a complete inclusion model was implemented this year, ... A: First of all I apologize for the length of this answer but I wanted to make sure you read this in ... | |
| resource | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a high functioning Autistic 6 year old, turning 7 soon. He is above average on academics but ... A: He can be sat near near the teacher for easy redirection. He can be given specific tasks to keep him ... | |
| resource | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a high functioning Autistic 6 year old, turning 7 soon. He is above average on academics but ... A: This might be a great opportunity for your son to get some of the individualized instruction that ... | |
| Special Education | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My son and I move from the Cleveland school district to Louisiana school district. In Cleveland he ... A: This may be a violation of his rights under FAPE (please look that up). He has the right to be ... | |
| IEP Violation? | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old son who was evaluated in first grade. As a result of the IEP he was labeled ... A: To get right to the answer, the school is in a difficult position. They know your son may be ... | |
| question | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way for learning foreign language? A: There is no best way to learn another language. There is however one preferred method and that is ... | |
| gifted definitions | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I 'am Amal Tomeh from Syria , I am preparing a doctor degree in talent and gifted fields.. I'd like ... A: Gifted kids are identified by their scores achieved on standardized testing. The argument about ... | |
| education | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Iam a syrian teacher,Iwant to ask you a question HOW CAN WE DEAL WITH LAZY AND NAUGHTY STUDENTS? A: Most often the so called Lazy or naughty student is an intelligent student who is bored and is ... | |
| Integrating technology | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: what's your opinion about intgrating technology into teaching? A: This is a very easy question to answer. The level of technology used should be in direct ... | |
| gifted definitions | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I 'am Amal Tomeh from Syria , I am preparing a doctor degree in talent and gifted fields.. I'd like ... A: I'm not sure if I understand your question. I know English is not your first language and Syrian is ... | |
| education | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a syrian teacher , I want to ask you some questions: 1- what is the best method to teach Arab ... A: There is no best way to teach any language. Language are learned best however, from a natural ... | |
| الجغرافية | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: نحن مدرسات مادة ... A: I used a translator program, I hope it works... السبب ... | |
| Learing English | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way for learning a foreign language? A: The best way? That is a very involved question. The best way for you may be totally different then ... | |
| education | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask you :What the easier possibility for evaluation of students in our class A: There are a number of simple but effective methods of student evaluation. The age of the students ... | |
| preparing for inclusion | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have just been informed that I will have a Down Syndrome child in my 4th grade class. How do I ... A: The most important thing you need to find out is this students academic capability. There is a very ... | |
| LD child in private school - participation in public school activites | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old child was diagnosed with specific learning disability, ADD and sensory integration ... A: Let me start by stating that if I get a few points wrong in my analysis, please correct my errors. ... | |
| Should my son have an IEP? | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am the mom of a wonderful 8 year old boy. From day one we always knew there were "issues" with him ... A: Let me first start with the little known fact that school is not for everyone. In recent years the ... | |
| Finding an advocate & resources to help me | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 yrs old child who is in special education w/ an IEP. His IEP has him listed under a ... A: This is a very easy question, you actually understand and have provided yourself with the answer. ... | |
| placement | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is 10 yrs old. He is classified as a high functioning autistic with ADHD and ... A: The District has a responsibility to provide FAPE (Free Appropriate public Education)This means ... | |
| IEP & Inclusion Minutes | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm the parent of an 11 yr. old boy with high-functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder. His primary ... A: The simple answer to your question is no, not unless you can get others from the meeting to ... | |
| rsp math class | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been assigned a RSP math class for 3 RSP students who are not welcome in pre algebra. I do ... A: It's interesting to see the way schools use their teachers. Often those teachers feel like they've ... | |
| rsp math class | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been assigned a RSP math class for 3 RSP students who are not welcome in pre algebra. I do ... A: I'm not quit sure what you mean bu "not welcome"? I am assuming your a elementary teacher and that ... | |
| student in private catholic school needing services | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: We chose a catholic school for our child who has learning issues. Does the school district have to ... A: There are a few things I don't understand and need further clarification if you would please. You ... | |
| final exam exemptions | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: In this district high school students are allowed to be exempt from final exams if they passed the ... A: This may be a bit our of my purview, Your question depends on the past rules of your district and ... | |
| iep meeting | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: my son has an iep meeting today. I am new to this whole process and would like to know if theres ... A: I'm sorry it took me so long to answer your question. I hope you have a chance to read this prior ... | |
| IEP Further Testing? | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a social worker assisting a parent. Her son already has an IEP. He is withdrawn and refusing ... A: It would seem to me that with an active IEP the parent does have the right to request testing. The ... | |
| IEP modifications/accommodations | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Our daughter (a Senior) has attended the same "private" school since Kindergarten and qualified for ... A: To directly answer your question, the answer is no, private schools do not need to adhere to an IEP. ... | |
| Dyslexic Son exiting Special Ed. what now? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My Jr. High aged son is exiting Special Ed. He was diagnosed with Visual and Auditory Dyslexia 2 ... A: This is a two sided problem, one with the good news of making great progress while the other side of ... | |
| IEP or 504 Plan | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My 3rd grade son has an IQ of 101 and he was tested by a psychologist and scored high in every area ... A: If your son does not pass the test (keep in mind this is not a pass or fail test but a measure of ... | |
| IEP or 504 Plan | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My 3rd grade son has an IQ of 101 and he was tested by a psychologist and scored high in every area ... A: Beyond the Mayberry dream of living in a quite town (I would be interested in finding out where you ... | |
| IEP or 504 Plan | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My 3rd grade son has an IQ of 101 and he was tested by a psychologist and scored high in every area ... A: He is a very good candidate for a 504. He will be very well served by establishing certain ... | |
| IEP | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Under the bad advice of my attorney I signed an IEP that says my son's stay put placement is a ... A: As far as I can tell, you're on the right track. It seems to me as though your making the right ... | |
| IEP | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Under the bad advice of my attorney I signed an IEP that says my son's stay put placement is a ... A: There are many who fall into this predicament, not understanding the rights of the student or the ... | |
| How to become a great student & accelerate my studying ability | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Michael and I have a learning disability. I've always been a good student, but I ... A: The difference between being a good student and an excellent one is primarily the level of interest ... | |
| Preschool Placement | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a preschool daughter with developmental delays, and we live in Shanghai where she attends ... A: This is actually quite simple. When you do arrive to your US location the power of the IDEA ... | |
| 504 plan | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get my daughter on a 504 plan. An EEG Assessment was conducted to monitor brainwave ... A: The direct answers to your questions are that private schools have very different rules when dealing ... | |
| qualification for 504 | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: The policy for 504's at my school is if a student does not qualify for special education. Does this ... A: There is a movement away from educational responsibility. In the past and not so recent past, ... | |
| 504 plan | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get my daughter on a 504 plan. An EEG Assessment was conducted to monitor brainwave ... A: There is a little more information that I need in order to answer your question. Generally a 504 is ... | |
| qualification for 504 | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: The policy for 504's at my school is if a student does not qualify for special education. Does this ... A: 504's are not and should not be used as a gateway or a consolation for not being approved with an ... | |
| 504 regs | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a sped teacher at a school that gives out lots of 504's. What qualifies a student for a 504 ... A: it looks like your district is using the 504 for as a replacement for a needed RTI Model (response ... | |
| inclusion | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Is inclusion in the classroom beneficial and appropriate for both handicapped and non handicapped ... A: that is the question of the day. There are numerous opinions regarding this issue so I'll simply ... | |
| LRE and change of placement | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Often from what I find, problems/questions about LRE and change of placement have to do with a ... A: It has always been my position that a districts first responsibility is to the child and the parents ... | |
| Neuro-psychological evaluation | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a student about to go into middle school. He does not have a specific diagnosis. He has a ... A: Medically this is a very difficult question. I would recommend, if you haven't already going to: ... | |
| Instant Speed Learning Methods | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julian and I have a learning disability. I suffer from auditory dyslexia but despite ... A: One of the worst things do to is to tell someone they can't. It really doesn't matter what it is or ... | |
| Resource Rooms | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: We understand that the district is going to get rid of resource rooms at our high school, or at ... A: It's not always the numbers that matter but the strength of the voice being used. I think perhaps ... | |
| Resource Rooms | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: We understand that the district is going to get rid of resource rooms at our high school, or at ... A: This can be a very complex problem. With current budget issues in every district the administration ... | |
| accommodations for depression/anxiety | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10th grade daughter with adhd, slow processing, ex function, depression and anxiety, who is ... A: This is not an uncommon situation. Especially now with larger class sizes, shrinking budgets and ... | |
| reimbursement | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: If a school wants you to provide a form from your child's Dr concerning why he can't drink certain ... A: I'm sorry if I was confusing. I agree with you, you should be able to get reimbursed. In my first ... | |
| reimbursement | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: If a school wants you to provide a form from your child's Dr concerning why he can't drink certain ... A: This is an easy answer but with a confusing twist. The direct answer to your question is, they ... | |
| Time for special education instruction | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Is there a suggested (or required) amount of daily/weekly time that a special education student in ... A: Again we go back to the reality of the situation and the optimal that should be done to help a ... | |
| Time for special education instruction | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Is there a suggested (or required) amount of daily/weekly time that a special education student in ... A: There is no set standard that has been established in determining services. Those decisions are, or ... | |
| IEP qualification | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a very smart kindergartner, when he was just about 3 we started receiving services under a ... A: There was a lot of information provided and all of it good in creating a realistic scenario. ... | |
| IEP | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in Missouri and my son had an IEP in effect until April 2009. I pulled him out to homeschool ... A: There is some controversy over this issue, but I do believe the school has some rights to review the ... | |
| school in general | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i am a 21 yr. old female who is trying to enlist in the us navy. i am currently attending a ... A: As far as I understand, the requirements for entering Officer Training School is a College degree. ... | |
| special education | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son is in tenth grade and has been diagnosed with ADD and classified as other health ... A: It seems as though you have a good handle on things and are continuing to make the right choices. ... | |
| special education | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My 16 year old son is in tenth grade and has been diagnosed with ADD and classified as other health ... A: I am curious about the criminal act perpetrated against your son? Did you file charges against the ... | |
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I am able to answer most special education question. I can answer questions about IEP's, time lines, educational needs, special education problems with districts, teachers, other students. I can answer questions regarding proper programs and educational practices. I am comfortable answering a variety of questions in relation to, not only special education, but education in general.
Experience
I have experience in special education, general education, with specific experience with all forms of special needs, administration, parent concerns and student educational needs and programs.
Education/Credentials
I have a Masters in Special Education and an undergraduate degree in Business with a minor in Religious Studies.
Awards and Honors
Leadership awards from various organizations including my Alma Matter and schools.
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