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Preparing Your Child for the New School Year

Helpful Hints to Support Your Child • Ensure that your child’s IEP presents a good picture of who he/she is and what he/she needs • Talk about the change with your child and what they can expect. Make it as positive as possible. Your child will get their first impressions from you. • Develop a

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Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112, amended as Public Law 93-516) under Section 504. Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public and private programs and activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government. Section 504 guarantees students a free appropriate

Transition Services – What’s Available?

National Supports: Transition Resources •    Council for Exceptional Children (Division on Career Development and Transition) 
DCDT Focuses on the career development of children, youth and adults of all ages and exceptionalities, including transitions and career development of exceptional children. •    The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) The National Center on Secondary Education

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title II of the ADA extends this prohibition to the States Department of Justice. The US Department of Education, full range of state and local government services, programs, or activities regardless of whether they receive federal assistance. The

IEP and Records Review Service

Many parents and guardians are passionate advocates for their children with disabilities, but lack the background knowledge to know what to ask for. Many have shared with us that it would be helpful to have their IEPS, evaluations, and student documents reviewed and analyzed, so that they can have a better idea of the appropriateness

The Start of a New School Year How to Stay Connected

The school year is off to a rapid start. Now that the kids should be acclimated to their new classroom, teacher and peers, it’s a good time to start considering questions that you might ask at a Parent/Teacher Conference. For children who are in a new setting, a conference might be beneficial after about 4-6