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Subject	Date Asked
IEP and Teacher communication	1/27/2012
Q: My son was recently place on an IEP. Memory and anxiety being the areas that present the biggest ... A: Let get this straight...Your son has been diagnosed with an anxiety and memory disorder and his ...
IEP help	1/16/2012
Q: My third grade son has an IEP and a behavior plan and a student aid. this year I have seen no gain ... A: The options offered should be based upon data. Is placement in the MH class developmentally and ...
IEP help	1/16/2012
Q: My third grade son has an IEP and a behavior plan and a student aid. this year I have seen no gain ... A: It sounds to me like your son has made measurable progress within the current program of ...
Homebound?	1/7/2012
Q: I am currently in the process of finding out what condition I have, but it is most likely POTS ... A: Yes, most states have provisions for homebound instruction for students who have medical reasons to ...
Emotionally Disturbed/FAPE	1/4/2012
Q: My daughter is 13 years old and has had a classification of ED since 2nd grade. She has a diagnosis ... A: Sorry to hear that the placement hasn't worked well for your daughter. That fact in itself should ...
outside agencies invited to IEP	12/13/2011
Q: My daughter's IEP is tomorrow afternoon (Chino Valley AZ). The school just sent me an email stating ... A: There is no provision in IDEA, the federal law, that would require them to ask you to notify them of ...
outside agencies invited to IEP	12/13/2011
Q: My daughter's IEP is tomorrow afternoon (Chino Valley AZ). The school just sent me an email stating ... A: The school district legally needs to provide you with "reasonable time" to meet any requirements, a ...
Rights of a homeschooled child with dyslexia	11/14/2011
Q: I have a 10 yrs old son, I started homeschooling about a month ago. He has been diagnosed with ... A: I do not know exactly what Texas Education states, but in every other state I have worked students ...
Teacher being assaulted by special needs student	11/11/2011
Q: I am a teacher in the Phoenix Metro Area and I have a student with documented physically aggressive ... A: No problem...saving money by benign neglect is a sure way to even bigger problems. I understand how ...
Teacher being assaulted by special needs student	11/11/2011
Q: I am a teacher in the Phoenix Metro Area and I have a student with documented physically aggressive ... A: The first responsibility to students is to provide a safe environment, which precedes any law ...
exclusionary factors in special education qualifications	11/8/2011
Q: When determining eligibility for special education of a child birth to three, how do you rule out ... A: This is a really good question. Because of the difficulty you pointed out, in most states there is ...
placement	11/3/2011
Q: Please define the following: Placement Change in Placement Please be as specific as possible with ... A: Placement is often confused with location. Placement is technically where the child's services are ...
504 Plan	11/1/2011
Q: One our 3rd grade students has been declared legally blind through a medical diagnosis. A 504 Plan ... A: No, I would not stop the 504 plan simply because you do not have new information. Once you have ...
Reversal of High school diploma?	10/26/2011
Q: My daughter has Down Syndrome with severe disabilities in all areas. This past May she wanted to ... A: Graduation is a problem in many ways. In your case it looks like your daughter walked across the ...
Long Term effects of being labeled Emotionally Disturbed	10/21/2011
Q: I have a 15 yr old 10th grader who has ADHD and never qualified through elementary and middle school ... A: This story is pretty typical and always manages to get my blood flowing. Urg. Ok, I would not ...
Long Term effects of being labeled Emotionally Disturbed	10/20/2011
Q: I have a 15 yr old 10th grader who has ADHD and never qualified through elementary and middle school ... A: The short answer to your question is that the school label should have no effect on his life after ...
tutorial	8/6/2011
Q: what is the tutorial modol A: From what I know a tutorial model to be is one that provides support to special education students ...
Homeschooling an autistic child with a reading delay	8/6/2011
Q: We have been homeschooling our eight year old son since he was four years old, that was when he was ... A: Sorry about the confusion, the reading program is Great Leaps Reading Program, ...
ittinerant/consultation	8/4/2011
Q: is this model (itinerant/consultation) effective to student who come from the tutorial model that ... A: Yes, it is usually very good for the student who is well motivated and has his/her skills near the ...
ittinerant/consultation	8/2/2011
Q: how does direct support work for the ittinerant/consultation model for a high schools student A: This is a good question as this model is largely used across the United States. The effectiveness ...
Homeschooling an autistic child with a reading delay	8/1/2011
Q: We have been homeschooling our eight year old son since he was four years old, that was when he was ... A: This test battery tells you that your son is at least two standard deviations behind his same aged ...
Homeschooling an autistic child with a reading delay	7/29/2011
Q: We have been homeschooling our eight year old son since he was four years old, that was when he was ... A: I am not aware of a reading program that is specific to autistic children. However, most good ...
resource	7/4/2011
Q: what is the itinerant/consultation model and what type of support do they receive and is it helpful A: Understand that the name isn't always exactly what the service is like, but the typical ...
IEP to 504????	6/7/2011
Q: My daughter is 6 she has been diagnosed with pdd nos, mild aspergers, adhd and she is legally blind ... A: Students can be exited from eligibility for special education, however, it must be done through the ...
Bridging grades	5/23/2011
Q: I was wondering if it is legal to bridge two grades at a time for one class? If so, is this ... A: In most states the decision to group children by grades is a decision left to the local governing ...
Regents accomodations	5/19/2011
Q: My son is 17 with Autism. He is in an idiviualized program at a Public School in Westchester ... A: It is obvious that your son won't pass this test, but that doesn't mean that he can be exempted from ...
LRE in PA preschool?	4/21/2011
Q: Bishop, My daughter is 4 years old. She has mild hypotonia and extreme joint laxity (due to ... A: The whole IDEA concept began from a court case in Pennsylvania...but I guess that was a long time ...
high school delivery models	4/15/2011
Q: I teach at a very small high school in a very small district(one HS with approx 350 students). We ... A: Sounds like you have a very interesting job. You provide a complete continuum of service all by ...
Broken Secondary Special Education	2/25/2011
Q: I agree with one of your earlier e-mails that stated special education services at the high school ... A: The only sensible way I am aware of is to manage caseloads so that their case manager knows each ...
Help?	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: It is difficult to know exactly what is going on with your son. I am going to assume that he is a ...
Expulsion	2/7/2011
Q: My son who currently has a IEP for his disability is now on a 10 day suspension and they have also ... A: The search probably was not illegal, in that they had what is called reasonable suspicion that he ...
Moving from IDEA (IEP) to 504 Plan	1/27/2011
Q: Bishop, I have a 12 year old son who is in 6th grade. He is an incredibly well behaved child. He ... A: You pose an excellent question. First of all, there is no advantage to the school district to exit ...
Disability and home bound services in AZ	1/15/2011
Q: My child has a disability called Multiple chemical sensitivity MCS and is not able to attend the ... A: There is no specific number in Arizona for required instruction, other than a minimum of 4 hours per ...
proportionate share	1/7/2011
Q: I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my 7-year-old son and our decision to withdraw him from public ... A: In most states is just a share of the Federal money, but there are some states it put it into ...
homeschooling	12/26/2010
Q: Michelle, We have made the decision to withdraw our very highly gifted, autistic (Asperger's), ... A: In most states choosing to homeschool is the same as choosing a Private School, which means the ...
reimbursement for helping special needs child	12/16/2010
Q: My son was diagnosed as being ASD when he was 2. I find it incredulous, especially since he was ... A: It appears that your son is doing very well in spite of his diagnosis. In my years of experience I ...
help - withdrawing child from school	12/10/2010
Q: I have 1 2nd grader with asperger's. My husband and I are concerned about his current placement at ... A: Yes, you need to inform the district 10 days prior to withdrawal from school that you will be ...
Getting a diagnosis	11/14/2010
Q: I have had concern regarding my now 12 year old daughters academic performance for many years. When ... A: Your problem is that of many students who have obvious learning differences, but the school is using ...
Son 504 tutoring	11/9/2010
Q: My son has a 504 started freshman year at PPS school, he is having a hard time and it is difficult ... A: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act is a civil rights law guaranteeing that ...
inclusion elementary	11/2/2010
Q: I would like to take you up on your offer for describing an effective elementary school inclusion ... A: The full description would include a lot of factors that this forum doesn't yield well too, so, ...
sped bus suspension	10/12/2010
Q: young man cut another student with a knife sent to a psch. hospital for 1 year now back in ... A: Yes, but that doesn't remove responsibility of the district to comply with the IEP that lists Bus as ...
Resource classes	9/27/2010
Q: I currently teach FOUR different English classes and grade levels in an all Resource classroom. I ... A: The student ratio for Resource Room classes is not mandated by law in most states. Therefore, ...
developmental disorder	9/24/2010
Q: What exactly is a developmental disorder in plain words :) Thank you A: A developmental disorder in plain words is a slower than normal acquiring of a normal developmental ...
Home School Letter	9/2/2010
Q: I am starting to home school my daughter this year and the school informed me that I needed a letter ... A: I don't know any special education teachers in Eastern Pennsylvania, even though, my wife lived in ...
role of special education teacher	8/24/2010
Q: I am a first year teacher, actually "first day" teacher. I am teaching resource math at a middle ... A: Unless there is state education code regarding caseloads and class sizes there is nothing "legally" ...
My 3 year old son with PDD-NOS	8/19/2010
Q: I have a huge problem and I need your help. My son is 3.4 years old with PDD-NOS and won't be able ... A: This is very interesting in that there are 20 Federal Indicators that measure whether or not states ...
Son 10.5 yrs	8/7/2010
Q: I am writing about my son who is now 10.5 yrs. He was always a very bright verbal preschooler in ... A: Before you got to the hearing loss, I was hearing the description of a child with a language based ...
How to exit a contained classroom setting	8/5/2010
Q: My child was placed in a self contained classroom in kindergarten because he has ADHD. I would like ... A: The only way to change a child's program is through the IEP Team. Based upon data, the IEP Team can ...
record information	7/28/2010
Q: Please, can you help me if possible I'm a child care worker I have to observe a 3 yrs child ... A: Interesting question...the most effective observations are those that reflect what actually ...
teacher issue	6/23/2010
Q: I hope this is not above your expertise. I really just need someone to give me some guidance. My ... A: Of course my entire career has been within the United States, and while I know the US law very well, ...
Budget influencing IEP decisions	6/20/2010
Q: With school budgets tightening around the country, ESE services are rapidly shrinking in all the ... A: I share your concern for what seems to be happening with Inclusion Models. Students placed in ...
special education	6/16/2010
Q: I would like to know how i can advance/start my education in the field of special ed. What course ... A: I am totally unaware of how teaching certification in Canada operates. I did a quick search and ...
special education	6/14/2010
Q: I would like to know how i can advance/start my education in the field of special ed. What course ... A: That depends. If you don't have a degree already then you need to find an accredited program that ...
SPECIAL EDUCATION	6/12/2010
Q: We are relocating to Pittsburgh and are looking for the best public school for special education. ... A: I don't know Pittsburgh schools well enough to recommend the best for special education, nor do I ...
Transportation for Special Ed Child	6/6/2010
Q: Norm....I reside in California and had my 12 year old autistic son in a group home in ... A: This is an interesting situation you face. First, the new school district has only what is defined ...
need for more services that given	6/3/2010
Q: My son is in 5th grade going into 6th grade (middle school). He has been classified since 2nd grade, ... A: The federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, is a national law. Each state ...
504 plan for FM unit	6/1/2010
Q: I live in New York State and my daughter is a candidate for an fm unit under section 504. She ... A: There is no obligation for the public school to provide direct service to a private school, other ...
Case Manager functions	5/21/2010
Q: What really is the role of the Case Manager? Can you answer this from an administrator's point of ... A: The law does not provide for a "Case Manager." It calls for an IEP Team planning group, that ...
IEP and Due Process	5/17/2010
Q: My daughter's IEP was ignored for a semester, which makes it "non-compliant" I am baffled by listing ... A: There are three levels of dispute resolution within IDEA...the typical first step is a formal state ...
"Teaching Remedial Math" Class	5/14/2010
Q: I have a friend who teaches remedial math in college. He would really like to take a class to learn ... A: Those classes are few and far between. Usually they are titled as Teaching Math Methods, and the ...
Manifestation	4/28/2010
Q: On April 21, my 17 year-old son was caught stealing items from cars on campus, ranging from small ... A: For any suspension or expulsion of a student with a disability, the Manifestation Determination must ...
Exiting Special Ed	4/26/2010
Q: My son has been in special ed since first grade. He is now in 6th. He's color impaired which was ... A: The Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team determines that children exit special education when they have ...
IEP Student rights	4/23/2010
Q: I have a child that has been placed in IEP classes by the school district. She has a very hard time ... A: No one should be treated the way you describe if they are a public servant, as a Principal is. ...
Obligations of Public High Schools in AZ	4/21/2010
Q: I have a daughter with Down's syndrome and she is scheduled for her IEP in a few days. I received a ... A: There is confusion within the State of Arizona regarding what constituted "graduation" for disabled ...
behavior problems	4/16/2010
Q: I have a 6-year-old child with Asperger's who is in a gen. ed. first grade class nearly full time. ... A: The short answer is that only a full IEP Team (ARD in Texas) can change a child's placement, and ...
behavior problems	4/16/2010
Q: I have a 6-year-old child with Asperger's who is in a gen. ed. first grade class nearly full time. ... A: I share your concern for the safety of all within the school, but, your job is first to ensure that ...
Social Skills Program and Goals	4/14/2010
Q: How would I go about asking for a social skills program for my 8 year old daughter who has PDD-NOS? ... A: To implement a social skills part of her plan you will need to convince the IEP Team that it is an ...
IEP vs. Diploma	3/26/2010
Q: Is it true that the a child who goes through school meeting goals of an IEP does not attain a ... A: Graduation with a "diploma" or "certificate of participation" or other terms used is something that ...
IEP questions	3/5/2010
Q: Norm, I attended an ARD meeting today for my son & have two questions. 1) I wanted to assign my ... A: Actually there is a great deal of confusion around people's understanding of signing an IEP. The ...
sensory integration	3/4/2010
Q: I'm confused. I've asked for an OT evaluation by a therapist certified in sensory integration, and ... A: Yes, since he is already diagnosed with a disability, every evaluation must look at the whole child, ...
sensory integration	3/4/2010
Q: I'm confused. I've asked for an OT evaluation by a therapist certified in sensory integration, and ... A: Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act for Education, in order for your son to be evaluated for ...
my daughter's absences	2/24/2010
Q: My daughter has been absent frequently from school. She has a 504 plan because she has Reflex ... A: Her 504 Plan should have a plan around the disability (medical) that causes her to be absent ...
need help	2/20/2010
Q: My 11yr old daughter has adhd,odd,ptsd,ocd as well as anxieties I tried getting her quailfied for ... A: There are legal provisions within the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA), but your daughter is ...
Alternative High School Plans	2/17/2010
Q: Norm- I am currently a special educator at a high school working primarily with students that have ... A: I have taught Study Skills, but find that if you don't actually teach study skills that no learning ...
flunking a child on a special education plan	2/10/2010
Q: My son is in high school. He has a diagnosis of ADD. He has also been diagnosed with weak ... A: The Special Education liaison, which might mean special education teacher, should be returning your ...
Looking for a Dyslexia Specialist in Tucson	2/1/2010
Q: I was just advised that my son is considered not emotionally or intellectually ready to advance to ... A: Sylvan's assessment is as generic as an assessment can get. They will obtain overall reading ...
auditory processing	1/29/2010
Q: Do you know any experts for tutoring who are skilled at working with children with auditory ... A: Unfortunately I don't know of anyone in that area. However, New Jersey is a national education ...
expulsion of an LD/Special Ed child	1/24/2010
Q: my 9 year old son has a learning disability ( auditory processing disorder... Or dyslexia) and ADHD. ... A: There are two parts to the extreme problems with what you describe. First, no child in a public ...
Special School models	1/22/2010
Q: Our region in Australia is considering closing 2 of its five special schools to create a three large ... A: There are successful "special schools" in the United States. There are positives and negatives to ...
Preschool children	1/21/2010
Q: The preschool children are being encouraged to write their names, or as close as possible, on their ... A: It is a good practice to have students in pre-school begin to "sign" their work...it teaches them ...
rewards	1/20/2010
Q: As a preschool teacher I have a special ed. consultant that is working with me on a behavior plan ... A: The plan sounds pretty good, hopefully, it is working. For the treasure box, I like your idea of ...
case management models	1/18/2010
Q: You said in an earlier response that you have created different case management models for high ... A: I have trained staff that is not Special Education as case managers and let them reduce the load of ...
advice needed	1/14/2010
Q: I am a subsitute teacher and sub often in the special ed department of my kid's elementary school. ... A: You are in a difficult place. Not knowing the children it would be difficult for me to give you ...
ask ing question about my son	1/12/2010
Q: My son is 6 year old and studying in standard one. He is intelligent ,creative,good reader but don't ... A: It may be very difficult for you son to write, or he isn't pleased with what it looks like. I would ...
special ed teacher with master's	1/7/2010
Q: I would like to know how much more money would a special education teacher make if he/she has a ... A: This is a good question, however, not a clear cut answer exists. Yes, a teacher who obtains a ...
Special Education Model	12/24/2009
Q: You mentioned that you have created several successful models in the schools you have worked. I ... A: The most successful inclusion program that I have been involved with happened in a district of about ...
Special Education Model	12/24/2009
Q: You mentioned that you have created several successful models in the schools you have worked. I ... A: There are a variety of "inclusion" models in the field. Unfortunately, most of them have highly ...
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: Although I don't see a question I will make some comments. Good for your son, it sounds like he has ...
Grants	11/17/2009
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 ...
a parent's right to review data	11/12/2009
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 ...
30 day transfer-in IEP	10/28/2009
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?	10/27/2009
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 ...
Deaf-Blind Education	10/21/2009
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 ...
Adaptive P.E.	10/14/2009
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 birth	10/14/2009
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 ...
CPSE	10/1/2009
Q: I recently moved to NY from Florida. My 3.11 yr old son has an IEP from fl. (age 2yr had EI, then ... A: Once a child 3 or older is identified as having a disability under the Individuals With Disabilities ...
Learning disabilities	9/27/2009
Q: How is a learning disability defined exactly? I was diagnoses as having a learning disability more ... A: Einstein struggled learning to do basic math...probably because his mind wouldn't think that simply. ...
Learning disabilities	9/27/2009
Q: How is a learning disability defined exactly? I was diagnoses as having a learning disability more ... A: Specific Learning Disability is defined as a difficulty learning that isn't very clearly defined. ...
speech therapy responsibility	9/24/2009
Q: My grandson was placed in a hospital ,in February, in Saratoga County. His home school is North ... A: The law states that services must be provided by the school district in which the child resides. ...
daily grades	9/22/2009
Q: Should special education students with accommodations be on the same grading scale as non-special ... A: The correct answer to your question is yes and no. It really is dependent upon the unique needs of ...
Asperger's and IEP	9/19/2009
Q: On and off from Pre-K through grade 7 my son was classified as speech/language impaired. Last year ... A: Since your son was exited from the SLI qualification, the law requires that the District re-evaluate ...
web sites	9/16/2009
Q: I work with an 11 year old autistic child, anyway his strength is computers, he loves anything on ... A: I don't know of any autism specific websites that would have educational instruction on them. If I ...
Case manager doesn't have contact with child	9/11/2009
Q: I have a child in high school that has ADD and aspergers. His case manager is not a teacher of his ... A: The model you describe is not special education. IDEA defines special education as "specially ...
Reading	9/9/2009
Q: My daughter is entering the 5th grade and was recently put in a self-contained class for the core ... A: You need a Reading Specialist who knows how to diagnose reading disabilities to evaluate your ...
State requirements rguarding bathrooms for Sped preschool classrooms	8/28/2009
Q: Do you know if the State of California has requirements for Sped preschool classrooms? Especially ... A: I do not know if the State of California has specific requirements for special education preschool ...
IEP help	8/26/2009
Q: My child has FAS and emotional disturbance. Her separation disorder might be affected while going ... A: What you have described I have never seen in a child so young, therefore, after 34 years in the ...
finding a dyslexia specialist to test my son in Tucson	7/11/2009
Q: I am looking for a dyslexia specialist in Tucson, Arizona to test my son. The special ed district ... A: I actually reside in Tucson. I work for the Arizona Dept of Education full time and part time teach ...
Writing and social skill - 6 year old	6/12/2009
Q: The question is in regards to my nephew back in India. He is 6 years and 2 months old and is in ... A: Anything that you can do to encourage him to use his fingers will help. Coloring, using scissors, ...
Writing and social skill - 6 year old	6/11/2009
Q: The question is in regards to my nephew back in India. He is 6 years and 2 months old and is in ... A: What you describe doesn't sound like Dyspraxia, however, I am not a Physician and can't make that ...
Special Education for CP	5/28/2009
Q: What options are available for education for a child with spastic CP who finds it very difficult to ... A: There are a variety of different communication devices. Your Speech Language Pathologist can help ...
Special Education for CP	5/28/2009
Q: What options are available for education for a child with spastic CP who finds it very difficult to ... A: I have some great experiences with CP students who are very bright. My experience tells me that ...
high school special ed bipolar teen	5/18/2009
Q: Are there any guidelines I can use to facilate the high schools cooperation in meeting the ed needs ... A: You need to put your request for a Special Education Evaluation, to consider Emotional and Academic ...
RE: iep for homeschooler	5/11/2009
Q: I would like your input on an IEP. Here is the scenario... I provide ECSE services to a preschool ... A: They could have continued to use their private provider, however, the district is not obligated to ...
eligibility for stuttering	5/11/2009
Q: what specific portions of IDEA allow a child to meet eligibility for special ed services/related ... A: IDEA statutes and regulations can be found online through any search engine. The best site and ...
RE: iep for homeschooler	5/10/2009
Q: I would like your input on an IEP. Here is the scenario... I provide ECSE services to a preschool ... A: Under IDEA Part B, each state can decide when DD or PS (pre school) label needs to be replaced with ...
Graduate schools offering special education	5/8/2009
Q: can yoy give me an idea of a good universtiy in the US which offers special education at the ... A: The list of Graduate Schools offering Masters Degrees in Special Education are numerous. In most ...
How to become a great student & accelerate my studying ability	4/28/2009
Q: Your comment, <<There are a great number of "magic" solution programs offered on the web, at ... A: The website actually makes it look pretty good. I think it is worth a try. The program I have ...
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: There are a great number of "magic" solution programs offered on the web, at learning centers, and ...
Preschool Placement	4/24/2009
Q: I have a preschool daughter with developmental delays, and we live in Shanghai where she attends ... A: Yes,you are reading the Kansas State items correctly. If your daughter's IEP Team believes by ...
inclusion in the classroom	4/16/2009
Q: Is inclusion creating a well rounded educational setting for both the special needs child and those ... A: I answered a similar question to this already. This one sounds like an Essay question and I stopped ...
What's needed for HFA and Asperger's	4/12/2009
Q: I'm a mother of a young man with AS. I'm also a special ed consultant with a school district and am ... A: Young people with high functioning autism disorder rarely live independently while in college. ...
IEP	4/11/2009
Q: Can a school remove my son's IEP? My son has PDD NOS. He is doing well academically and no longer ... A: There are only two ways that a student can be removed from special education service. The first is ...
Twice Exceptional Student	4/1/2009
Q: I have a 3rd grader who is gifted but also has ADHD. In addition he was just diagnosed with ... A: If I were you I would want to know what DATA the teacher has regarding her motivational theory. ...
Reading Genius	4/1/2009
Q: One other thing. There is a software program entitled, "Reading Genius" and people have said that ... A: This looks good from the slick presentation, however, I don't see any real clear description of how ...
Twice Exceptional Student	4/1/2009
Q: I have a 3rd grader who is gifted but also has ADHD. In addition he was just diagnosed with ... A: In order to be classified as a special education student under IDEA there are three questions that ...
Question on speed reading	3/31/2009
Q: Actually, that instant learning product is for $77 and for that price, I'm seriously considering ... A: The $77 may be worth a try. Let me know if you think it helps. I took a speed reading course ...
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: Congatulations on your accomplishments and the mindset to not believe people who think they are ...
rescinding IEP signature timeline	3/26/2009
Q: is there a timeline for how long I have to rescind an iep signature? I signed a new iep at the start ... A: No, there is no timeline or provision for removal of an IEP signature. The law, The Individuals ...
CSE meeting	3/16/2009
Q: and thank you for your time. I am going to my son's first CSE meeting tomorrow ( he currently has an ... A: The IEP team doesn't have to totally agree, rather, the law states that they must come to consensus, ...
Grants	3/9/2009
Q: I am an udergrad at Eastern Ky University. I am looking for grants that I can obtain to help with ... A: We need good administrators also. I am happy that your husband is going along that route. One of ...
spelling	3/6/2009
Q: My 11 year old daughter is very bright but, she can not spell at all. I've been reading about ... A: Dysgraphia is a medical definition simply meaning inability to spell. If spelling is her only ...
Repatriating to the US	2/26/2009
Q: We have lived overseas for a number of years, and are returning to the US this fall, as we have a ... A: Welcome back. The Individuals with Disabilities Act, (IDEA) is in several parts. Regarding ...
Down Syndrome	1/28/2009
Q: Is it true that it is possible to have Down Syndrome and normal or above average intelligence and ... A: It is possible for a person with Down's Syndrome to have normal intelligence, however, it is ...
IEP Health care plan and student nurse training	1/24/2009
Q: 9 year old child has spina bifida and been self cathing for nearly 2 years without assistance ... A: This is a violation of your child's IEP. However, in terms of the state IDEA complaint process, it ...
CSE re-evaluation timelines	1/22/2009
Q: Approximately 71 days ago, I gave consent at an IEP meeting to re-evaluate my son for special ... A: Federal law only has a 60 day timeline for initial evaluations. You stated that the IEP team ...
Accomodations in a timely manner	1/18/2009
Q: My son is attending a private university and is receiving accommodations for his learning ... A: The University is required to provide "reasonable accommodations, so as to keep your son from being ...
Expulsion Senior Student	1/18/2009
Q: I would like to set up a consultation. I have a 17 1/2 year old son a senior in high school. He is ... A: I am not sure what the result of the manifestation hearing was...but I will assume that if the ...
What is a special education teacher?	1/14/2009
Q: I am losing my current job so I am going to take this opportunity to go back to college. I have a ... A: Happy to hear that you are considering a career in special education. As you may know, there is a ...
IEP and Autism	1/9/2009
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ... A: You have done well. You can ask that the school assessment team meet and consider the Child ...
IEP noncompliance	12/9/2008
Q: I hope you are still out there able to answer my question. My daughter has an IEP for reading. She ... A: The symmantic discussion is really splitting hairs. During the IEP meeting you discussed meeting ...
IEP and Autism	11/24/2008
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ... A: I don't think it would hurt anything to have a Child Psychologist see your son. At his age, with ...
Special Education Testing	11/22/2008
Q: My Daughter is in the second grade I have recently found out she has been behind in reading since ... A: What you describe is a long standing concern with using what we call a discrepancy formula to ...
re-evaluation	11/17/2008
Q: My son was given an IEP last day on last day of school. After we started the current year it was ... A: The evaluation process and the IEP process are separate, but often seen as the same, in that the IEP ...
IEP and Autism	11/17/2008
Q: I have a question regarding my son's IEP. He's 3 1/2 years old and we just had a meeting to revise ... A: The process for changing his learning category comes through evaluation, not an IEP. I am assuming ...
Aspergers and Dysgraphia	10/31/2008
Q: I home school my son and he was just recently diagnosed with Aspergers, with dysgraphia as a ... A: There is no one strategy or method to work with a complex disability such as this. Teaching him to ...
Aspergers and Dysgraphia	10/30/2008
Q: I home school my son and he was just recently diagnosed with Aspergers, with dysgraphia as a ... A: Students with Aspergers literally interpret all communication...so will tend to only do what they ...
Special Ed and Federal Categories of Disabilities	10/28/2008
Q: I am a first year graduate student in a post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program which leads ... A: While Gifted and Talented was including in the original law, states have never been required to ...
IEP/ARD Question	10/25/2008
Q: (We live in Texas). He is in the 9th grade. He is under OHI & ED classifications. He started this ... A: If this meeting was as a result of a disciplinary action, you would have received notice of the ...
special education for physically handicapped children	10/24/2008
Q: How can I find a list fo colleges and/or univerisities that offer teacher training for special ... A: I don't believe such a list exists. Most colleges and universities train teachers in cross ...
How to change Special Ed Qualification	10/23/2008
Q: I adopted my 11 year old son through foster care. He has been in numerous placements over his ... A: Your school psychologist is a little bit confused. However let me begin by stating the evaluation ...
Struggling fourth grader	10/16/2008
Q: My adopted son is now in the fourth grade and is below the fourth grade standard. He struggles with ... A: You should ask that he be evaluated in all academic subjects and that they evaluate his ...
diagnosis	10/13/2008
Q: a family member has been diagnosed with ADHD, static encephalopathy and a possible developmental ... A: Depending on the type and severity of encephalopathy, one would commonly see loss of memory and ...
Education	10/12/2008
Q: Do you know any free summer programs for high school students to attend to? A: Most states have free summer programs for students who have not passed the state exam. Your high ...
Special Education Joke	10/10/2008
Q: Why is it always the case that the children loose when it comes to fixing a major problem. Special ... A: What you describe is sad. It is not what the special education process created by IDEA is supposed ...
Providing a cane to a blind student	10/7/2008
Q: Mr. Bishop, Thank you for your time and effort regarding my question. Your thoughts are ... A: IDEA is very clear that any decision regarding education is an IEP Team decision. The team could ...
Does my son truley need Special Education?	10/1/2008
Q: I am Lisa, a mother of one (12 yrs. old of age) and he is in 7th. grade this year. For the past 2 ... A: Every thing related to continuing special education eligibility comes through the ...
Manifestation of Disability	10/1/2008
Q: I have a student who is new to our district and was placed here at a tradtional high school after ... A: If his IEP says he had a 1 to 1 aide for a specific purpose, then he should have had it. It all ...
Manifestation of Disability	10/1/2008
Q: I have a student who is new to our district and was placed here at a tradional high school after ... A: It really depends. When a special education student is going to be suspended or expelled for more ...
DISABILITY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.	10/1/2008
Q: ANY ARTICLES, RAPORTS THANKS PRZEMEK A: I am not current with the PE research at this point. It has become less of an emphasis in recent ...
speech therapy in public school for private school student	9/26/2008
Q: What is the law that requires the "home school" to provide speech/language therapy to a private ... A: The law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, last reauthorized in 2004. However, ...
Intellectual Disabilities	9/19/2008
Q: Those with Intellectual Disabilities deal with many issues. What is the communities perception of ... A: For the most part people with mild intellectual disabilities are overlooked. People in education ...
informative speech on Down syndrome	9/13/2008
Q: I am giving a 3-4 minute informative speech on Down syndrome. I have a brother with this and have ... A: There are a number of ways you could narrow the big topic. It would be more meaningful to the ...
slow processing	8/27/2008
Q: My daughter will be in the fifth grade this year. When she was in third grade I requested special ... A: You can expect that your daughter will be given every opportunity to learn what she needs to know. ...
ADHD_Inattentive Type	8/23/2008
Q: My son was recently diagnosed with adhd-inattentive type he has had an iep for years. prior to his ... A: I would suggest that you attend the meeting, but not agree to anything, other than what you are ...
capd	8/16/2008
Q: I am desperately seeking a school in the Atlanta, Ga area that truly specializes in children with ... A: I am not familiar with the acroynm CAPD, nor am I familiar with the Atlanta, GA schools. Given ...
what % of special ed children graduate	8/12/2008
Q: I have heard that only 50% of special ed children graduate. Would you happen to know if this is ... A: It varies from state to state and from district to district, but right now it is around 25%, while ...
Medicaid reimbursement	8/11/2008
Q: I received a letter in the mail from our school district requesting my permission to bill medicaid ... A: He has put in writing that he believes the therapist is fully qualified and will provide appropriate ...
Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child	8/5/2008
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ... A: I don't know of any one test that will measure all five areas critical to reading success. I use a ...
Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child	8/4/2008
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ... A: Home schooling tests are similar to something like the NY Regents. The tests they have mentioned ...
principals comment about ADHD diagnosis	8/3/2008
Q: You have been so kind several times over the years to answer questions for me. Our grandson, ... A: Over the years I have heard isolated educators state similar things. Usually the people saying this ...
Homeschooling Rights of Dyslexic Child	8/2/2008
Q: Do I have to have training in NYS to be able to teach my own daughter if she's diagnosed with ... A: I answered this question earlier in the week, but still shows up as unanswered, so I will try to ...
question about teaching	7/31/2008
Q: we are agroup of philosophy teachers we would be happy if you answer our qoestion what is the best ... A: Today I am going to make you happy. Teenagers need to know about life the way it really is, not ...
Verbal Spelling	7/30/2008
Q: Just a quick question. If someone can spell and read at a functional level but has real problems ... A: I could be part of dyslexia, however, dyslexia is the more extreme form of this particular symptom, ...
Special Ed placement	7/29/2008
Q: My son has recently moved to the U.S. from Jamaica, April of this year really and has been ... A: Your assumption that when he is caught up and can return to regular classes is correct. At least, ...
expulsion	7/22/2008
Q: It all started in March, 2008 when my son's property was stolen by another student at Tennyson High ... A: First, it is rare that a student is expelled for a first offense unless it is very large, like ...
asperger's/ 504 plan	7/22/2008
Q: First, are Catholic schools required to follow 504 plans? Second, what kinds of things might a 504 ... A: No, Catholic schools are not required to follow Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The law is a ...
Medicaid reimbursement	7/20/2008
Q: I received a letter in the mail from our school district requesting my permission to bill medicaid ... A: Medicaid has been utilized for a small portion of funds related to service for at least a decade. A ...
Special Ed Needed for Grandson (?)	7/8/2008
Q: My 8 year old grandson, Shaun, has Tourettes, O/CD, and related ADHD as well as hyperactivity. I ... A: Shaun has a number of serious disorders that can be difficult to work with. I am assuming with all ...
special education Asperger's	6/26/2008
Q: New York State school has redently told me that The diagnosis letter that Dr.Anthony Malone from ... A: They are correct in that there is no provision in IDEA to amend an evaluation report. What they are ...
research topic	6/20/2008
Q: i am enrolled in research methodology course and we are now formulating research question. i would ... A: Your topic is huge, so I think you need to narrow it. Gifted underachievers are the largest group ...
IEPs for Homeschool Children	6/18/2008
Q: I am a special education teacher during the day, but on my free time, I am an evaluator for parents ... A: In most states no, because they really want a general ed and a special ed teacher there, but in the ...
IEPs for Homeschool Children	6/18/2008
Q: I am a special education teacher during the day, but on my free time, I am an evaluator for parents ... A: It depends on the home school situation and somewhat on state laws surrounding home schooling. As a ...
mistreatment by CST	6/14/2008
Q: I am a mother of an 8yo boy in NJ. THe CST failed to comply with most of the regulatory procedures ... A: The school is clearly in the wrong. While you can determine placement decisions through an IEP team ...
schools here do not do 504's	6/14/2008
Q: The schools in the city where I live do not do 504's. Do you know if this is true of other school ... A: The Federal law passed in 1975, The Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act is a civil rights law for ...
mistreatment by CST	6/14/2008
Q: I am a mother of an 8yo boy in NJ. THe CST failed to comply with most of the regulatory procedures ... A: Your question depends upon a lot of factors that you haven't shared with me. I am going to assume ...
CPSE	6/12/2008
Q: I have a question - my daughter is almost three. We had her evaluated through the school district ... A: It does sound as if it is a done deal. If this is common practice for this district, they need to ...
retention - legality	6/11/2008
Q: Can a school legally have a student repeat a grade if the parent does not agree? I have a son who ... A: Most schools work with parents in deciding grade retention, rarely do they require it, if a parent ...
interview	6/2/2008
Q: I already graduated with a bachelor in special education and I've been thinking in applying for a ... A: The interviews for teaching jobs are to find out how much you know about teaching. They typically ...
Please help me for this issue	6/2/2008
Q: please sir i want a complet note of the cerebral palsy child education mathod and ... A: From your question, I cannot interpret what you are looking for. Cerebral Palsy is a condition that ...
CPSE	5/31/2008
Q: My son, age 4, is currently being worked up for an autistic spectrum disorder. He has received ... A: Your primary job at the meeting is to advocate for your daughter. The people who did evaluations ...
CPSE	5/29/2008
Q: My daughter was very delayed with her expressive language but did notqualify for EI at 18 months, ... A: You are at the point in your daughter's age where she will be moving from Part C of IDEA to Part B. ...
school placement	5/23/2008
Q: I have a 7 year old son who is diagnosed under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorder.He is in ... A: Your question is a difficult one to answer in that each autistic student is so unique it is hard to ...
uneven test scores	5/16/2008
Q: My 8 year old daughter was recently tested for the TAG program at her school. Her test results were ... A: I think I have already answered this question, therefore, if this is a duplicate, just ignore it. ...
Education	5/13/2008
Q: Is the primary purpose of school to be an agency for social action or to impact basic knowledge ... A: I think I already answered this question, but just in case, here is a later response. I believe ...
case managers	5/13/2008
Q: In your 4/12/08 response to Ann Fisher regarding case managers responsibilities you mention that you ... A: The model that I have used isn't all inclusive, meaning that it doesn't catch every student, but it ...
Special Education/Retention	5/9/2008
Q: My son attend school in the Pittsburgh Public School District. I enrolled him in Kindergarten, ... A: 1. You have a right to request an evaluation, but typically no more than one per school year. The ...
Want to get out of IEP	5/1/2008
Q: I couple of years ago my current fourth grader was struggling with reading. We agreed with the IEP ... A: I am happy that your student is doing well. I am sorry that he is struggling with some self concept ...
NYS Regents Testing Modifications	4/25/2008
Q: do you know what testing modifications are allowed on NYS Regents exams? What about the SATs? My ... A: I do not nor have I lived in New York State, therefore, I don't know what the modifications are that ...
504 vs special eduction	4/23/2008
Q: Should 504 students have a behavior plan? Who is responsible for writing a behavior plan? Should a ... A: The first question answer is maybe. Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped ...
Special education	4/17/2008
Q: I am writing a reasearch paper on learning disabilities. I wanted to know if you can give me some ... A: That is a very broad topic, being done more and more. Mainstreaming is the original term used in PL ...
When is Placement an IEP Issue?	4/13/2008
Q: This is the 3rd year my daughter has been in the preschool special ed program (she goes 1/2 day, 3 ... A: What they are saying is that the Kg program in her current school and the program in the base school ...
case manager	4/12/2008
Q: Can you tell the job discription of a special education case manager?My son is in the ninth grade ... A: There are no legal requirements or guidelines for a Case Manager, in fact, the law makes no ...
504 - college	4/10/2008
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ... A: I am really nothing without my maker, who has given me extreme gifts to use. Your son should be ...
504 - college	4/10/2008
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ... A: Hum...504 law states that any public education agency that accepts any federal funds must adhere to ...
Can colleges ask for updated testing if you h ave a 504 ?	4/10/2008
Q: My son is going to Univ. of Virginia. He has had an IEP (for dyslexia and dysgraphia and ADD) for ... A: The University does not have to conduct testing. They can simply use the 3 year old diagnosis to ...
development at five years	4/7/2008
Q: I am worried about my step-daughter. she will be five in august and as she gets older I am beginning ... A: It sounds as if your step-daughter is pretty caught up in fantasy. Psychologically, it would be way ...
data collection to warrant a one on one aide or appropriate services	4/5/2008
Q: I am a preschool teacher for special needs children. I have a student who is transitioning into ... A: First, let me state clearly that IQ devices for young children are not very accurate and those ...
speech/writing	3/31/2008
Q: My 6 year old son has received speech services since 3 years old. His issues are strictly ... A: You would ask for a Special Education Evaluation suspecting that he has need for service in the area ...
504 Plan	3/28/2008
Q: I need help in regards to the 504 plan. My question is if my husband and I feel the the 504 ... A: As you know, the schools are required to follow the 504 plan that they agreed to...but, in reality ...
Selective Mutism	3/10/2008
Q: My son is a 9 year-old third grader with Selective Mutism and Social Phobia. He has been evaluated ... A: To be eligible for Special Education, based upon federal law, a student must meet three criteria. ...
children with fas	3/2/2008
Q: I am writing a research paper on the needs of preschool children who had fetal alcohol syndrome. ... A: I had sent an answer to this question, however, the system says I have not answered it...so, to keep ...
ADHD grandson	2/25/2008
Q: Mr. Bishop, Our grandson who is 20 now was diagnosed in first grade by a developmental pediatrician ... A: There are a couple of systemic problems in a lot of schools and districts that you have butted heads ...
IEP	2/24/2008
Q: My daughter has selective mutism and currently has a 504 plan in place. The plan states to allow a ... A: In short, they should have discussed the need to test for special education...an IEP could have ...
IEP	2/19/2008
Q: My daughter has selective mutism and currently has a 504 plan in place. The plan states to allow a ... A: The Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act, from which Section 504 refers to education, is a civil ...
ADHD-Inattentive	2/11/2008
Q: My nephew, Declan, has been having trouble in school--poor grades--since first grade even though ... A: A 504 Plan can be any accommodations that will prevent your sister's son from being discriminated ...
IEP	2/10/2008
Q: My son is in 3rd grade and has an IEP disab/other health impaired, one on one aid, he has ADHD, ODD, ... A: The federal IDEA law is clear. Parents must be involved in any decision to evaluate, place, or make ...
Help with 12&13 yr old daughters who are phobic and w/aspergers	11/5/2007
Q: I am so happy to have found this board. I have two daugters ages 12 & 13 - they are BOTH currently ... A: There are schools that exist for students who display disabilities. I do not know where you are ...
IEP accommodations not followed	11/3/2007
Q: My 14 year old son is Aspy,ADHD and GAD. We had an IEP meeting in May 2007 so that his needs were ... A: Wow, your son has some things that he will need to overcome. The first question has to do with the ...
fetal alcohol syndrome	10/31/2007
Q: i thank you for your last reply. Do pre school children and their care givers have access to ... A: Yes or no, depending on the nature of the problem. FAS isn't one of the 13 special education ...
fetal alcohol syndrome	10/27/2007
Q: I am writing a research paper about fetal alcohol syndrome and education.Specifically pre-school and ... A: FEA is displays itself very differently in each student. Some have extreme behaviors, some more ...
2nd grader	10/23/2007
Q: I am a second grade teacher and I have a student who I am concerned about. He is 7 years old and ... A: He may have a cognitive delay, which is sometimes severe enough to call mildly mentally retarded. ...
Homebound for hospice student	9/21/2007
Q: We have a high school homebound student with muscular dystrophy whose condition continues to ... A: Since the Physician has signed the order stating that the student is unable to perform the work, ...
TEACHING	9/13/2007
Q: Is it possible to become SPED teacher or SPED assistant teacher in USA if i am an accounting ... A: The direct answer to your question isn't as easy as it seems. Each of the 50 States in the United ...
ADHD	9/12/2007
Q: My son (12 years old) has ADHD. From elementary school through present he has consistently (minus ... A: Section 504 or the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped Act of 1973, is actually the education portion ...
Masters in Special Educaiton	9/10/2007
Q: My question is: what kinds of jobs outside of the classroom can I persue with a Masters in Special ... A: It really depends on what the Master's focused upon. With a Master's in teaching special education ...
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	8/11/2007
Q: I AM NOT ABLE TO CONCENTRATE ON MY STUDIES THOUGH I AM IN 10 CLASS.WHENEVER I START STUDING EITHER ... A: For your brief description you may have Attention Deficit Disorder, or you could just be highly ...
Evaluation prior to consent	7/26/2007
Q: I am the mother of a 6 year old son who was struggling academically. I requested a meeting after I ... A: There are a couple of red flags in your question that I need to respond about. First, I will answer ...
College 504 plan denied	7/21/2007
Q: My daughter had a IEP from 3rd grade all the way to 12th grade. She has a reading problem and was ... A: The key in this issue is not the 12th grade 504 plan, rather her diagnosis of having a disability. ...
confused about data collection	6/22/2007
Q: I recently was hired as the new autistic preschool teacher at a nearby school, although I am a ... A: With a simple skill like counting, it wouldn't be that difficult to do a daily sample, and with the ...
confused about data collection	6/21/2007
Q: I recently was hired as the new autistic preschool teacher at a nearby school, although I am a ... A: The answer to you question is maybe. This is an example of a Goal that has measurement criteria, ...
early childhood education	6/13/2007
Q: I would like to receive more training in early childhood education and am very interested in ... A: There are a number of universities that provide specific training in early childhood. There are ...
teaching colors	6/10/2007
Q: I am a human Service Cousellor in NB, Canada. I have worked in grouphomes for 15 years & just ... A: Sorry it took so long, for some reason I did not receive an email saying this question was waiting. ...
Home Instruction for Emotionally Disturbed Teenager	6/1/2007
Q: Bishop, My daughter, now 16, was diagnosed with depression at age 12 following a severe bullying ... A: I can certainly see how you would be devastated and concerned regarding your daughter's future. To ...
Being a Special Education teacher	5/28/2007
Q: Is being a Special Education teacher extremely stressful? Do you get paid very little? Does it take ... A: It depends...there are 13 different categories of special education students, those that tend to be ...
504 plans	5/25/2007
Q: Can a private school charge a student for a 504 plan? My daughter was in 7th grade and was charged ... A: A private school that does not accept any Federal Money does not have any legal obligation to even ...
Making up classwork missed while in engaged in SpEd	5/22/2007
Q: I am involved in a dispute between a regular ed. teacher and a special ed. teacher. The regular ed. ... A: I can point you in the direction needed. The exact siting isn't a clear cut point in federal IDEA ...
Looking for initial teacher certification for career changer	5/19/2007
Q: I'm interested in teaching special ed after having a good deal of experience in the classroom as an ... A: My advise would be to complete the Master's Degree in Special Education. I would complete the ...
ADHD INATTENTIVE DISORDER / 504	5/15/2007
Q: My daughter is in grade 5. All her teachers from grade 1 - 5 said she needs services. The school ... A: Your problem is not uncommon. There are 13 categories of eligibility within the federal IDEA law, ...
special Education	3/12/2007
Q: how are you today please answer my question . How can enteract with parents specialy pre-school to ... A: I am not exactly certain what you are asking, however, I am assuming that you are asking how school ...
Inclusion VRS Exclusion and more	3/9/2007
Q: Bishop, I thank your answers. I have two more questions: 1. Do I have your approval to insert your ... A: 1. Yes, feel free to use my answers. 2. With education reform happening in this country at a ...
High School Special Education	3/9/2007
Q: Yes, we did sign a referral form on October 30th, 2006,and it was determined that an evaluation was ... A: Legally you should have been invited to a meeting to discuss what tests, or other evaluations, would ...
High School Special Education	3/7/2007
Q: I have a 14 yr old with Anxiety and Bi-Polar Disorders. She was accommodated with a 504 plan in 7th ... A: Sounds like you are getting nowhere. The major difference between 504 and Special Education is that ...
Daughter With Learning Disability	12/11/2006
Q: i hope that you will remember my correspondence regarding my daughter, Elehia North, the ninth ... A: Yes, I remember our dialogue regarding your daughter. If you have requested a Due Process Hearing, ...
Special Education Programs	12/9/2006
Q: I'm sorry if this question is not in you area of expertise. My daughter has a lot of issues. ADHD, ... A: There is no organization that I know of that ranks and evaluates special education programs. The ...
Special Ed Grants	12/4/2006
Q: my name is Crista McLain and I teach a cross catagorical classroom for moderate to severe ... A: Grants are more limited in this day than they were a few years ago, but it is possible. The first ...
Getting a personal aide for my special needs child.	12/4/2006
Q: My son has Angelman Syndrome, he is classified as severely to profoundly mentally retarded, and he ... A: I agree that finding a good advocate could help in this situation. Using a wheelchair for restraint ...
Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy	12/1/2006
Q: How was your Thanksgiving? I am following up with you regarding my daughter, Eleshia: I followed ... A: The Director is playing hard ball in this situation. Whenever an evaluation is done you have a ...
Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy	11/22/2006
Q: I would like to share some additional information related to my daughter full evaluation conducted ... A: I can see from the test battery that your daughter has some extreme difficulties in school. ...
Daughter with Learning Disabiltiy	11/21/2006
Q: My daughter, Lisa is a ninth grader at Taylor High School in Houston, Texas. my daughter entered the ... A: Yes, it sounds as if your daughter does have some form of dyslexia. She needs specific language ...
Special Education	11/17/2006
Q: I am doing a research about special education. My research is specifically about who pays for ... A: The Federal Law for Special Education, IDEA, mandates that States provide special education. Which ...
BD Class	11/8/2006
Q: How do I get the school to teach my son? I will give you an example of what I am talking about. My ... A: If I understand your question correctly the example is that your son takes a weekly spelling test. ...
prospective special ed. teacher	11/1/2006
Q: I am in college studying to become a special education teacher. My question is this. I have to do an ... A: I would be happy to give you some suggestions of things to ask, which you should understand are ...
auditory processing	10/28/2006
Q: my daughter was diagnosed when she was in third grade it has been a constant struggle especially ... A: Sorry it took so long to answer this questions, however, it was never sent to my e-mail. I just ...
assisting an austic child	10/25/2006
Q: I'm a teaching assisitant helping a child with autism. He shows little emotion and I'm never sure ... A: The autism spectrum ranges greatly in the student's ability to communicate. Actually Autism always ...

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I have spent 38 years in the area of Special Education. I have had the pleasure of teaching pre-school, elementary, middle, high school and college levels, as well as, served in school district administration buildings in classroom/legal support positions. I have also spent 3 years working in a State Department of Education Exceptional Student Services Office and am now currently teaching college students how to be special educators at Northern Arizona University-Tucson.

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I have experienced directly special education legal issues, process and procedure, and have taught at all levels in every special education category except gifted. My major expertise is diagnostic prescriptive teaching.

Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children, Association for the Supervision of Curriculum, National Reading Council.

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Teaching Exceptional Children, Published computer assisted instruction, titled PAL, Special Education Basics, college Textbook, Teaching with Precision, college Textbook, Various devotionals at the website, Preachitteachit.com.

Education/Credentials
I have a B.A. in Secondary Education, a Masters in Special Education (cross categorical), administrative certification, and a second B.A. in Elementary Education. I am in the process of completing my Doctorate in Educational Leadership, which should be concluded within the next couple of years.

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Best Summer Program in the Nation (Honorable Mention, when I was Teaching) Multiple local awards

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