Lisa Mattheiss February 29, 2020 (originally published 2013) Because one family’s story can make a lasting difference to another family… (Names have been changed). Private special education schools that contract with southeast Tennessee schools to provide early intervention and preschool services contributes to more restrictive placements for kindergarten students with specific diagnoses. Recommendations for students leaving…
When discussion of placement arises in an IEP meeting, often how much “inclusion” will be accessible for a student becomes a topic of conversation. Where is “inclusion” in IDEA? Is that term actually there? Or is it a concept? Least Restrictive Environment is the term IDEA uses to define placements. The United States Department of Education,…
Joe Tulman, Professor of Law at the UDC David A Clark School of Law, makes these recommendations on 10 Things a Judge in Delinquency or Criminal Court Can Do Under IDEA Regarding People with Education Related Disabilities Gather relevant stakeholders and clearly divide what should be handled by whom. Ensure the child is evaluated for…