In special education law, independent educational evaluations are important both to inform parents and school districts about the unique needs of a student. Parents can pay privately for an evaluation at any time, and share the results with the school district at a Team meeting. Parents can choose whether to share an evaluation. Sometimes, for example, evaluations contain […]
The best way for parents to determine whether their child is making effective progress is to rely on independent evaluators. In addition, there are red flags to look for within a student’s school records, including those found in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and progress reports. Below are ten examples of red flags that might indicate that […]
Welcome to my special education blog. I will use this space to write about updates and current issues related to the legal rights of students with disabilities in Massachusetts (special education law). I will also maintain a blog at specialedlaw.com, with posts about Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) cases and legal research. Because every legal matter is different, the information you […]
Independent Educational Evaluations: Use it or Lose it
/in Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA), Independent Educational Evaluation, Special Education Law, Tips for Parents /by Daniel S. PerlmanIn special education law, independent educational evaluations are important both to inform parents and school districts about the unique needs of a student. Parents can pay privately for an evaluation at any time, and share the results with the school district at a Team meeting. Parents can choose whether to share an evaluation. Sometimes, for example, evaluations contain […]
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10 Red Flags in Special Education School Records
/in Individualized Education Program, Special Education Law, Tips for Parents /by Daniel S. PerlmanThe best way for parents to determine whether their child is making effective progress is to rely on independent evaluators. In addition, there are red flags to look for within a student’s school records, including those found in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and progress reports. Below are ten examples of red flags that might indicate that […]
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Welcome – Special Education Blog
/in Special Education Law /by Daniel S. PerlmanWelcome to my special education blog. I will use this space to write about updates and current issues related to the legal rights of students with disabilities in Massachusetts (special education law). I will also maintain a blog at specialedlaw.com, with posts about Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) cases and legal research. Because every legal matter is different, the information you […]
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