By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Mental health is just as important as an appropriate education for special education students. Many of these students have at least one learning disability, and, as such, they
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. One of the most dramatic proposals in recent history is President Trump’s renewed push to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. On February 12, 2025, he announced his
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 87 https://youtube.com/live/qQjrhOaz-PI In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Andrea Jones, Founder & Chief Operating Officer of The Caregiver's D.R.E.A.M. (Disability, Rights, Education, Advocacy,
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. For families of students with disabilities, school isn’t just about grades or report cards—it’s about access, support, and the chance to thrive--whether alongside their general education peers, in
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 86 https://www.youtube.com/live/NZW_zTDEe1M?si=y0xL4hgd8PtxfGsH In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Lisa Quinn, founder & director of Reach Every Voice, and co-founder of Communication for Education.
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Fair treatment of students with disabilities in schools remains a critical issue for parents, educators, and advocates alike. Federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), among others, offer some key protections to make sure children with disabilities receive necessary support without discrimination or unfair discipline. Understanding these
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. One of the most important decisions a parent can make for their child with special needs is choosing the proper learning environment. Should your child be placed in
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 85 https://youtube.com/live/B-jByC_KHDA The Birth of EASE: Addressing Consent and Social Skills Today on the Stress-Free IEP® show, host Frances Shefter sat down with Arlene Lechner and
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last week, I wrote a blog post titled, “Addressing Staffing Shortages in Special Education,” which focused on ways that school districts can successfully recruit special education teachers during a
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 84 https://youtube.com/live/eA8WZ1VpNg8 In this enlightening episode of Stress-Free IEP®, host Frances Shefter welcomes Debbie Harris, founder of Maynestreet Weight Loss, to discuss the complexities of weight
