Student Advocacy
20
May
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), about five percent of American school-age children have received an ADHD diagnosis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts the percentage of ADHD school-age children at more than 11 percent. Regardless of the actual percentage, one question poses several issues for both parents and educators. Are […]
04
May
The ability to speak one or more languages has proven beneficial for people who work in a wide variety of industries, from serving food at a national casual themed restaurant chain to directing a multi-nation marketing plan for the sales of consumer products. Because of the demand for bilingual professionals, the American education system has […]
04
May
It seems like not a week goes by, without online news sources such as Yahoo! reporting on a teenager who committed suicide. The tragedy itself is cause for immense concern among parents. However, the primary reason for adolescent suicide can be prevented by swift and enduring legal action. Bullying has emerged as an epidemic inside […]
04
May
The term instills fear into parents that take education for granted. However, compulsory education is simply the legal term that requires parents to enroll their children in public, private, or parochial schools for a legally mandated period. Each state establishes the beginning and ending age for children required to attend school. Although the United States […]
04
May
If you want to ignite the conversation at the family dinner table, bring up the issue of school prayer. Perhaps no other legal issue inflames the passion of parents and students more than a simple 30-second moment of silence. The separation of church and state has deep roots within the United States Constitution. Although private […]
04
May
Whenever a student breaks a law, law enforcement officials typically address the legal issues by pressing charges. However, most cases of student misbehavior require school administrators to enact disciplinary measures. Disciplinary measures range from keeping truant students after school to expelling students for committing acts of violence. The increase in gun violence on school grounds, […]
04
May
Shortly after the passage of IDEA in 1975, many special education professional began to refer to the protections guaranteed under the landmark law as the “Special Education Bill of Rights.” The historically significant special education law contains many provisions that help parents and their special needs children. In honor of our Founding Fathers, let’s review […]
04
May
Parents and educators collaborate to design Individual Education Plans (IEP) to meet the unique needs of children that qualify for special education learning. The question for parents is what an IEP has to include to meet the legal guidelines created bv the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Present Level of Educational Performance A Present […]
04
May
Children who receive special education services must participate in a school-drafted Individual Education Program (IEP). Created under the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA), an IEP represents the most important legal document produced to help your child overcome learning obstacles at school. What Parents Need to Know about an IEP An IEP must clearly define the […]
04
May
As the key component that determines the eligibility of a special needs child under IDEA, the evaluation process includes testing and observation conducted by highly trained education professionals. Each one of the skills your child possesses goes under the evaluation microscope to determine if a special education plan can help the child adapt to standard […]