By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. As you are aware, Donald Trump was recently elected President of the United States, and he takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025. He has not
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
