A Profile in Advocacy
Read the true story about one mother whose journey in advocacy began with helping her kids with learning disabilities and led to her advocating at the White House.
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Legal Rights and Advocacy
Understanding special education laws and rights
A parent's guide to the many layers of special education law.
Poor Reading Skills Drive New Federal Initiatives
New federal initiatives aim to improve early reading instruction in schools across the country.
No Child Left Behind and School Choice Opportunities in Special Education
To benefit from NCLB, parents of kids with learning disabilities must understand key provisions in this federal education law.
Supplemental Educational Services Under No Child Left Behind
Parents must understand key provisions of this federal education law to secure benefits for kids with LD.
Questions to ask attorneys or advocates about education issues
Are you ready to retain a lawyer to settle an IEP issue with your child's school district? If so, this article and the attached worksheet will walk you through the process.
No Child Left Behind and Students With Learning Disabilities: Opportunities and Obstacles
If your child has a learning disability, you'll want to help your child take advantage of the opportunities and overcome the obstacles of the No Child Left Behind Act. This article will tell you how.
No Child Left Behind and Students Who Struggle With Learning: An Online Chat
Advocate Candace Cortiella answers parents' questions about how the No Child Left Behind Act can support learning.
IDEA 2004 Close Up: Highly Qualified Teachers
Read about new federal teacher qualification requirements and their affect on your child''s education.
Implications of High-Stakes Testing for Students With Learning Disabilities
High school exit exams (sometimes called high-stakes tests) pose risks for students with learning disabilities. Read how to address them in your school district.
