by Jlenhart | Dec 6, 2019 | Education, IEP, New Jersey, Schools, Special Education, Special Education Law
The AdvoKids team is passionate about improving IEP team communication. Every week we talk to parents and teachers who feel frustrated about some aspect of the IEP process. One common theme we see is a lack of detailed progress reporting. Often, a school team is doing...
by Jlenhart | Nov 9, 2019 | Education, Family Support, IEP, New Jersey, Schools, Special Education, Special Education Law
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents of disabled students may request an independent education evaluation (IEE) at school expense when they “disagree” with an evaluation conducted by the school. Sounds fairly straightforward; right? In...
by Jlenhart | Oct 6, 2019 | Education, Family Support, IEP, New Jersey, Schools, Special Education, Special Education Law
If you haven’t heard about Special Education Parent Advisory Groups (SEPAGs), keep reading! If you participated in the evolution of SEPAGs or volunteer on yours, please comment below and share your experience. Through its Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), New...