On December 6, 2008, we originally published “Understanding Assessment Data.” As we move through the beginning of the new school…
On December 3, 2008, we originally published “Understanding the Initial Assessment Process.” As we move through the beginning of the…
On November 27, 2008, we originally published. “Understanding Child Find & When SSTs are Not Appropriate.” As we begin to…
Once a special education student with behavioral issues receives an appropriate assessment of his/her behavior, and appropriate IEP goals are…
I was recently approached by John Haughey, writer and editor for LRP Publications, for our input regarding a due process…
In previous posts, we’ve talked about what “serious behaviors are” and how they can interfere with a child’s receipt of…
Federal and state laws provide guidance to educators regarding their responses to children with disabilities who exhibit behaviors at school…
We’ve discussed and provided a basic definition of present levels of performance in previous postings, but I really want to…
The way special education law generally works is that the implementing regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (“IDEA”) set…
Update: On January 4, 2013, a due process decision was issued in California that addresses “child find” and the use…