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A parent's guide to Section 504 in public schools

What is section 504?

Special education evaluation: an overview

Learn about the purpose, procedures, and laws for evaluating a child for special education services.

How and why to obtain your child's school records

Get the information that drives school decisions about your child. Find out how to obtain your own copies of your child's school records.

What parents don't know about school violence

Violence: what parents need to know

By law, schools are required to report violent incidents and states are required to make that information public. Few states are following this mandate.

Special education FAQ

Learn about the protections offered by special education law.

Understanding special education laws and rights

A parent's guide to the many layers of special education law.

How to find free tutoring for your child

How to find free and low-cost tutoring for your child

Depending on the state you live in, your child may qualify for government-funded, free tutoring. If you’re not in a state that offers free tutoring, you can still find free and low-cost help that will benefit your child.

Getting to the bottom of discipline at your child's school

Who's in charge of discipline at your school? Connect to the right person with this guide to discipline decisions.

Attorney Paul Grossman on legal rights for college students with LD

There are no IEPs in college, but there are protections under federal law for students with learning disabilities.

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