By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Today I’m doing something a little different and getting personal. Right now, I’m sitting here trying
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When your child has an IEP, you expect to see progress. That’s the whole point. So,
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Right now, many schools are holding IEP meetings to decide if students qualify for Extended School
Parents often ask whether bringing an attorney to an IEP meeting really makes a difference. The answer is yes—and it
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. There are few phrases that frustrate parents more than this one: “Let’s wait and see.” As both
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. School refusal is one of the hardest things to navigate as a parent. It’s emotional, confusing, and often
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Advocacy is one of the most important tools a parent can have, especially when navigating
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Every three years, schools are required to hold what’s called a triennial re-evaluation planning meeting for students who receive special education
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Many parents come to me after they’ve raised concerns about their child at school and asked for a special
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), formerly known as Present Levels of Performance (PLOP),
