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| Subject: | [Special Ed Advocate] Is it Legal to Send Disabled Kids Home Early? Dad's Success Story - How I Got 140 Hours of Compensatory Ed (12/19/05) - Wrightslaw |
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| Date: | Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:41:06 -0800 |
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Wrightslaw, our mission
is to help you gain the information and skills you need to navigate the
changing world of special education. The Special Ed Advocate
newsletter is free - please forward this issue
or the subscription
link to your friends and colleagues so they can learn about special
education law and advocacy too. We appreciate your help! 1. Is it Legal to Send Special Ed Kids Home Early? A parent writes, "In my district, special ed kids are sent home from school early - from 30 minutes to one hour earlier than 'regular ed' students. When I asked about this, I was told, 'All special ed students are released early, that's the rule.' Is this legal?" We
continue to receive questions from parents and teachers about school
districts that have one set of rules about transportation for "special
ed kids" and a different set of rules for everyone else. In
Is
it Legal to Send Special Ed Kids Home Early?, we answer your
questions. When parents unite and work together, they are a powerful
force. This article describes how a group of parents organized and
brought a successful OCR complaint against a powerful school system in
Virginia. 2. Success Story: How I Got 140 Hours of Compensatory Ed for
My Child
"One evening my wife mentioned that the school released the special ed kids earlier than the regular ed kids. In fact, the school released our son, who has autism, 27 minutes earlier than they released nondisabled students -- every day." In How I got 140 Hours of Compensatory Education for My Child, a dad tells you what he did, how, what he accomplished, and mistakes he made this time. Read Success Story Success Stories Learn how other parents used information from Wrightslaw and common sense to resolve problems and get better services for their children in Wrightslaw Success Stories. Parent Advocacy For parents, obstacles to effective advocacy include lack of information, isolation, and emotions. Learn how to use tactics and strategies to anticipate problems, manage conflict, and avoid crises in the Special Education Advocacy section. 3. Free Shipping & Autographed Books - Special Sale Ends Dec 20! Do you know someone who is passionate about special education advocacy? Are
you looking for a unique holiday gift? Order books from Wrightslaw and get free shipping - save $4.95, $6.95 or more! Wrightslaw books make great gifts for friends, teachers, and child advocates! Your autographed book will come in a special holiday gift box. Order now - this offer ends Tuesday, December 20! Info about special sale - Internet Orders - Fax & Phone Orders 4. Tips: Taking Care of Yourself Raising
a child with special educational needs can be overwhelming. If you are
not careful, special education can consume your life. Many parents
drive themselves until they are exhausted and burned out. Pace yourself. Listen to tapes about time management. Use a schedule to gain control of your life. Spend time with friends or family to recharge your batteries and regain a healthy perspective. More tips for taking care of yourself and your family. 5. Subscription & Contact Info The Special Ed Advocate is a free online newsletter about special education legal and advocacy issues, cases, and tactics and strategies. Newsletter subscribers also receive "alerts" about new cases, events, and special offers on Wrightslaw books. Subscribe Contact Info Pete
and Pam Wright This newsletter
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