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Post in: I need my son's middle school to agree to send him to a Thereputic school April 26, 2011
JanJaames, I am sorry that you feel that your son's current school is not meeting his needs. There is a principle that you need to be aware... More »
Post in: Do you think there are some kids in special ed who don't belong there? January 23, 2011
Learned helplessness is a pervasive disorder in Special Education. Students learn that they don't have to try because grades will be given to them.... More »
Post in: Do you think there are some kids in special ed who don't belong there? January 23, 2011
There are lots of kids who are receiving services who do not need them. They may have needed them at one time but do not anymore or more often they... More »
Post in: What is a parent's role in his or her child's education? January 23, 2011
You are the final say. Teachers act "en loca parentis" in the parents place when you are not there. But the more involved you are the... More »
Post in: Do you take someone to your IEP meetings, or do you go alone? January 23, 2011
Parents if you are not well versed in the IEP process and the law, please take someone with you who is. That way you are insured your student is... More »