By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. People with autism and their families have been pushing Congress to pass the Autism CARES Act of 2024. That’s why December 16, 2024 was such a special day.
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Executive functioning helps people plan, organize, initiate and complete tasks. These skills are important in school, home, and everyday life. For students with ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities,
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In today’s society, there are numerous factors that can cause trauma. Some students were traumatized by the Covid pandemic. They may have lost a close relative or started
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Imagine sitting in a classroom, excited to learn. Then imagine that you don’t have the items you need to be successful, such as a pencil or a notebook.
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
