Articles about:

Special education and IEPs

Learn about the protections offered by special education law.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities, as well as what to expect, when you enroll your child in special education.

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

Some students in special education are eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) services.

Get guidance from an expert on how an individualized grading system may benefit your child.

Learn about goals and objectives (or benchmarks), which are the core of your child's IEP.

My oldest child has ADHD and dyslexia. He is in fourth grade and repeated first grade. He is behind in all of his classes, in reading the most. I had a meeting with one of his teachers last week and found out that he is...

What options do parents have in advocating for their child's educational needs? My son was evaluated by the school, and it was concluded that he met two of the three requirements needed to qualify for special education. Since he did not meet all three components...

If your child is in special education, you'll want to understand how the current Individuals with Disabilities Education Act impacts your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Learn what to do before, during and after an IEP meeting.