Special Education

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Accommodations and Modifications in IEPs
• Advocating for Dyslexia Support in Your Child's IEP
• Crafting a Parent Input Statement for an IEP Team
• Crafting a Powerful One-Page Profile for Your Child with an IEP
• Creating an Inclusive General Education Classroom for All Kids
• Developing an IEP

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Safety at School

• Understanding Bullying and Your Rights in Public Schools
• Understanding Restraint and Seclusion in School
• What to Do When You Face Discrimination and Microaggressions in Academic Settings

Behaviors at School

• Senate Bill 819
• Navigating Suspensions and Expulsions for Students with Disabilities
• Understanding Manifestation Determinations
• Unveiling the Power of FBAs and BSPs: Supporting Behaviors at School

Procedural Safeguards

• McKinney-Vento Act: Ensuring Education Remains a Priority During Housing Instability
• Dispute Resolution Options: What to Do First and How and When to Use Them (For Parents and Students)
• Filing an Oregon Written State Complaint for Your Child's Education
• Navigating Your Child's Education: Understanding Procedural Safeguards under IDEA
• Understanding Compensatory Education: Addressing Learning Loss and Ensuring Educational Equity for Special Education Students
• Understanding Prior Written Notice

504s

• Developing a Strong 504 Plan: Empowering Your Child's Educational Success
• Understanding the Differences Between a 504 Plan and an IEP
• Understanding the 504 Plan: A Comprehensive Guide for Students with Disabilities
• Section 504: A Historical Overview and Core Principles

Alternative Schools

• Attending Charter Schools in Oregon: Information for Diverse Learners and Their Families
• Homeschooling in Oregon: A Guide for Families with Children with Disabilities

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Meaningful Parent Participation in Special Education: Empowering Collaboration and Ensuring Student Success
• The Endrew F Decision: A Landmark Ruling Shaping Special Education Law
• Ensuring a Student with Disabilities' Right to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
• Least Restrictive Environment: Fostering Inclusion and Educational Success
• A Historical Overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Understanding the Principles of IDEA