Trauma-Informed Special Education Evaluations & Programming

Attention is finally being given to the effects of childhood trauma on childhood development and learning, but it’s still not…

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Is LAUSD Run by a Fascist Mafia?

The school year hasn’t even started yet and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the…

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Special Education Timelines During Quarantine

Avoiding the spread of disease is obviously the most important consideration, these days, but life hasn’t ground to a halt;…

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Referring Your Child for Special Education

The decision to refer a child for assessment to determine if they qualify for special education isn’t one to take…

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How Parents Can Help Promote the Application of Peer-Reviewed Research to Special Education

Special education is heavily regulated to protect the rights of eligible students to individualized educational planning, but complying with the…

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The Basics of Special Education Assessments

Most people new to special education are quickly blindsided by the processes and procedures that have to be followed. Many…

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Podcast: Why Placement Isn’t Where You Start

On December 11, 2008, we originally published ““Why Placement Isn’t Where You Start: Understanding the IEP Process.” As we move…

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Podcast: Understanding Assessment Data

On December 6, 2008, we originally published “Understanding Assessment Data.” As we move through the beginning of the new school…

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Podcast: Understanding the Initial Assessment Process

On December 3, 2008, we originally published “Understanding the Initial Assessment Process.” As we move through the beginning of the…

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Podcast: Understanding Child Find & When SSTs are not Appropriate

On November 27, 2008, we originally published. “Understanding Child Find & When SSTs are Not Appropriate.” As we begin to…

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