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
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Staffing shortages are one of the major issues that American schools face in special education. Addressing this shortage will require a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes both recruitment and retention of qualified, passionate
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Some families feel stigmatized by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), so they delay or even refuse to allow their child to be assessed for learning or attention issues that
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. There are many factors that impact who has access to appropriate special education services. One of those factors is racism. You may be wondering what role racism plays.
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
