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Seclusion and Restraint Problems in Schools: What Parents Need to Know
Seclusion and Restraint Problems in Schools: What Parents Need to Know Seclusion and restraint in schools are serious issues that can affect a student’s safety, dignity, access to instruction, and emotional well-being. When a child is physically restrained, isolated,...
Elopement at School: What Parents Need to Know When a Child Runs or Leaves Supervision
Elopement at School: What Parents Need to Know When a Child Runs or Leaves Supervision Elopement at school happens when a student leaves a classroom, assigned area, bus, playground, campus, or adult supervision without permission. For students with disabilities,...
When a School District Is Not Providing Nursing Services: What Parents Need to Know
When a School District Is Not Providing Nursing Services: What Parents Need to Know When a child needs school nursing services to safely access education, missed or inconsistent support can quickly become a serious concern. Parents may feel confused or alarmed when a...
Manifestation Determination Review: What Parents Need to Know
Manifestation Determination Review: What Parents Need to Know A Manifestation Determination Review, often called an MDR, is an important special education meeting that can happen when a student with a disability faces a serious disciplinary removal from school. For...
Shortened School Day in Special Education: What Parents Need to Know
Shortened School Day in Special Education: What Parents Need to Know A shortened school day can have a serious impact on a student with a disability. When a child is sent home early, placed on a reduced schedule, or informally removed from class because of behavior,...
What Is FAPE in Special Education?
Learn what FAPE in special education means, signs of possible FAPE concerns, and how parents can document IEP services, progress, evaluations, or placement problems.
How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting: A Parent Guide
Learn how parents can prepare for an IEP meeting by reviewing records, documenting concerns, checking progress, and planning clear requests.
Signs Your Child’s IEP Is Not Being Followed
Identify signs that your child’s IEP is not being followed and learn how to document missed services, accommodation problems, and implementation concerns.
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What Parents Need to Know
Understand the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan, including services, accommodations, eligibility, and when parents should request more support.
How Parents Can Document Special Education Concerns
Learn how to document special education concerns with timelines, school records, progress data, emails, and factual examples that support parent advocacy.