What is the Purpose of a Neuropsychological Evaluation? A neuropsychological evaluation is used to obtain several types of information. Reasons you have been referred for a neuropsychological evaluation may include, among others: 1) to find possible problems with your brain…
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Care Notebook: A Quick Guide
What is a Care Notebook? A Care Notebook is an organizing tool for families who have children with special health care needs. Use a Care Notebook to keep track of important information about your child’s health and care. How can…
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Sample Letter from Parents Requesting Evaluation to Determine Eligibility for Services Under IDEA
Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Daytime telephone number Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator Name of School Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear (Principal’s or Administrator’s name), I am writing to request…
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Section 504 – Civil Rights Law, Protection from Discrimination
Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications. Unlike the Individuals with…
Posted in Resources, Special Education News
Retention, Delays and Social Promotion
We receive dozens of emails every week about retention, social promotion and high-stakes testing. Despite clear evidence that retention does not work – and that it damages children – many school districts continue to use this outmoded policy. If you…
Posted in Advocating for Your Child, Resources
Defining the Field of Behavior Analysis
The field of Behavior Analysis grew out of the scientific study of principles of learning and behavior. It has two main branches: experimental and applied behavior analysis. The experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) is the basic science of this field…
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Letter Requesting Evaluation Report
Date: To: Principal and Diagnostician School Address City , State, Zip Code Ref: Child?s Name I appreciate your involvement in my child?s evaluation and look forward to your report. Would you please: 1. Send me a copy of a draft…
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How to Deal With Intimidating or Nasty Comments
For many persons, dealing with teachers and school administrators in the IEP meting can be intimidating. You don’t want to (be may) hear: I’m sorry, Mrs Jones, but you’re wrong. I’m sorry, Ms. Johnson, the law doesn’t say that. Your…
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Administering the Red Flag Reading Screening…
Print out 2 copies of the appropriate reading passage, one for the student and one for the parent. Find a quiet spot for reading. The student should be encouraged to follow the text with their finger, pencil eraser, or bookmark…
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What the Red Flag Reading Screening IS…
Many parents have concerns about their child’s reading performance, but are getting mixed messages from schools and inflated report cards. They think there’s a problem, but don’t have any set of guidelines by which they can judge for themselves exactly…
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