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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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Questions Answered By Expert  Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. 
In Category  Special Education

SubjectDate Asked

special education question11/13/2009
  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 ...
special education question11/12/2009
  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 Plan11/12/2009
  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 Plan11/12/2009
  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 ...
50411/11/2009
  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 ...
Education10/31/2009
  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 ...
short concentration span10/21/2009
  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 ...
I need help pfor my 11 year old daughter10/19/2009
  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 old10/18/2009
  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?10/18/2009
  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?10/18/2009
  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 ...
Can a school put this in a 504 Plan?10/17/2009
  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 ...
504 Qualification10/13/2009
  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 ...
IEP for autism?10/9/2009
  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 ...
LRE and Special Ed10/3/2009
  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 ...
dropping my iep10/2/2009
  Q: Hey im a student at braun in oaf forest illinois and i want to drop my iep.There's one thing i dont ...
  A: Traci, Maybe you are trying to find ways to have the IEP move your placement. I applaud your self ...
LRE and Special Ed10/1/2009
  Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
  A: Rosetherese, I did not see a direct question in your posting so I will respond to your concern ...
504 Plan for Christian School9/30/2009
  Q: I am a principal of a CA Christian School. We do not receive any state funds. The only federal funds ...
  A: While I understand the Archdiocese is committed to the development of programs for students with ...
504 Recommendations for depression and anxiety9/29/2009
  Q: I have a 15 year old freshman daughter with moderate to severe anxiety and depression. We are ...
  A: It seems clear from your email that the climate of the school is your concern. Many times, when ...
Calling for an ARD meeting9/29/2009
  Q: My question is this: Can a special education teacher call for a meeting to review her student's ...
  A: Either a school district or a parent can request a meeting at any time. IDEA 2004 along with No ...
special ed home bound services9/25/2009
  Q: We have (2) special needs daughters. Due health issues for both girls we have requested home bound ...
  A: Kim, Your question is whether the school district must provide different teachers or at least ...
Accomodations and law9/22/2009
  Q: I am a special education teacher and one of my middle school students came from a math class very ...
  A: You are a special educator whose student has calculation accommodations on his Individualized ...
accomodations nonpublic setting9/19/2009
  Q: Our 7 year old, second grade son is dyslexic and enrolled in a non-public Catholic school. He was ...
  A: I understand your question to be whether the Catholic School should develop a 504 plan for the ...
IEP Assistance9/16/2009
  Q: My son's IEP is coming up in the next several weeks. He is 9 and in a 3rd grade mainstream ...
  A: You are most welcome! Don't hesitate to follow up. I hope you will let me know how working with ...
IEP Assistance9/15/2009
  Q: My son's IEP is coming up in the next several weeks. He is 9 and in a 3rd grade mainstream ...
  A: One nice resource for finding an advocate is COPAA, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates at ...
IEP Assistance9/15/2009
  Q: My son's IEP is coming up in the next several weeks. He is 9 and in a 3rd grade mainstream ...
  A: Your question is loaded with the seminal issues we deal with in the field of special education. ...
5049/11/2009
  Q: I live in the state of PA can you please tell me who is responsible for writing a 504 plan in a ...
  A: The simple answer to "WHO" is responsible for writing the 504 plan is: 'the multidisciplinary ...
iep defintion9/9/2009
  Q: My son, Jacob, is entering the 2nd grade and the end of 1st grade was finally evaluated and was ...
  A: When you say that Jacob has become eligible for services, I am assuming you mean that the ...
Homebound vs. homeschool instruction9/2/2009
  Q: think I must have sent my follow up question without a subject. Thank you again for info re: why ...
  A: When students with disabilities who have previously received special education and related services ...
Homebound instruction vs. homeschooling9/2/2009
  Q: I am a social worker that works with special needs children, many who just can not function in a ...
  A: I hope you will understand my delay in responding as I am a bit new to All Experts and did not see ...
Homebound instruction vs. homeschooling9/2/2009
  Q: I am a social worker that works with special needs children, many who just can not function in a ...
  A: Only school districts can provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with ...
special needs advocacy8/30/2009
  Q: Test question from Michelle: Are you an educator or parent who would like to be a more effective ...
  A: The Special Needs Advocacy Training Institute is a 4 day, hands-on course for parents and educators. ...

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