By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. We’ve all seen children who throw massive tantrums, can’t seem to sit down, or make loud outbursts. Even though it's not as uncommon as some may think, many parents are shamed for having
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. When people hear the term "ADHD," they think of a young boy who can’t sit still, blurting out answers in class, and getting in trouble. But what if I told you
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at bringing back what he says is "common sense" to school discipline. The purported goal? To restore safety and respect to classrooms. But while the order focuses on race-based
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. If you’re a Washington, DC resident, you’ve likely heard about the city’s $1.1 billion budget shortfall. And, if you’re the parent of a student who receives special education
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. If you’ve recently been paying attention to special education, you know that there have been catastrophic shifts at the U.S. Department of Education—and not in a good way.
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. What if you can help your child get the supportive services they need before they are even old enough to start school? Sounds good, right? Well, that’s the
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Disability rights laws are supposed to make life fairer for people with disabilities. However, this is often not the case. Laws designed to give people with disabilities
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Have you ever been bullied? As someone who has, it can be a harrowing experience. Nowadays, schools tend to talk about bullying a lot, but are they doing
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Transitioning from high school to adulthood is a big deal for any student, but for students with disabilities, a lot of consideration needs to take place. Whether a
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Imagine walking into the school where you’ve taught for the last decade and half your colleagues (teachers, aides, and support staff) are no longer there. You are told
