Step Starting Point for Parents Starting the IEP process can feel confusing and intimidating—especially if this is all new to ...

Dr. Lisa Shulman answers the question: 'What Is An IEP?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is an IEP (Individualized Education Program), and how does the IEP process work for a child with autism? Answer ...

The United States guarantees 7.2 million students with disabilities an equal education. But the system is broken. For this package, we spoke with students, parents, teachers, and advocates about the ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — For students with disabilities or special needs they may need a little more support in the classroom. It’s common for educators to suggest an IEP or Individualized Education Program ...

This post is by Larry Dailey, a human-centered design consultant and emeritus professor of journalism. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings can be parent-versus-school tugs-of-war. Even so, ...

Learn about the challenges parents face after their first IEP meeting and how to advocate for their child's promised services ...

When Evan Gabovitch was a public school student, the annual meetings to review his special education plan always felt stressful. It was hard to hear teachers at Lexington Public Schools list the ...

Navigating the school system can be daunting for parents who have concerns about their child’s education. Whether you’d like to pursue a Special Education evaluation for your child, or need assistance ...

(WJAR) — Parents could soon have more say in their child's special education services. The Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a bill to give parents more insight and control over their ...

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), every student with a disability is entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) adapted to meet his or her respective needs.

It's essential to know your rights when it comes to your disabled kid's education. Here are six truths that will change your ...

In Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled Nov. 14 that the party seeking a due-process hearing under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the one that bears the burden of proof. The ...