By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In today’s diverse classrooms, cultural competence is mandatory for students to thrive and it is a critical component of an effective special education program. By understanding and respecting
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In a post-pandemic world, helping students deal with mental health challenges in K-12 schools has taken on new urgency. An increasing number of students face difficulties, such as,
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. There is a new—well, newish—theory that some children, along with a few adults, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may lie as “a self-preservation strategy rooted in poor
US Dept. of Ed Proposes Grants of $30M for State Assessments and $149M for Student Literacy Programs
Blog by Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education put out a press release announcing “$179 million in grants focused on supporting academic acceleration for every child,” including 30
Ensuring that all students receive the educational support they need is not just a legal responsibility; it is a moral imperative that benefits society as a whole. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
There are a lot of challenges for our older children that are earning a certificate of completion. What happens after 4 years of high school? Legally, your child is able to stay in
I know it has been a while since I have blogged and I have several great reasons. 1. We are growing!!! I am so happy to announce that I hired an Education Advocate,
There is a reason that IDEA requires a reevaluation every three years. A lot of times I have seen schools say to parents, your child still qualifies for special education and his/her needs
§300.320(a)(4) of IDEA says that each child's IEP must contain a statement of supplementary aids and services. §300.42 defines supplementary aids and services as "aids, services, and other supports that are provided in
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